ABC Life Literacy Canada

Download Life Literacy Radio for free on iTunes or at abclifeliteracy.ca; inaugural guests include author Joy Fielding and futurist Dr. Rick Miner

(Toronto, ON – June 11, 2010) – ABC Life Literacy Canada (formerly ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation) today launched its debut episode of Life Literacy Radio, an audio podcast dedicated to literacy, education and lifelong learning. Life Literacy Radio raises awareness of the importance of literacy and how it affects all aspects of our lives.

“We are very excited about Life Literacy Radio,” said Margaret Eaton, President of ABC Life Literacy Canada. “This digital platform will help us reach new audiences and create a dialogue around life-long and life-wide learning.”

The first episode of Life Literacy Radio features best-selling author Joy Fielding who has signed on to be an author of Good Reads, a new series of books written for adult literacy learners. Dr. Rick Miner of Colleges Ontario is also featured on the debut episode to discuss his research report, ‘People without jobs, jobs without people.’

Future episodes will include topics such as digital literacy, workplace education, and interviews with high-profile individuals in the literacy and education field. The next episode is scheduled to air in September.

To learn more about literacy and lifelong learning, or to download the debut episode, please visit www.abclifeliteracy.ca.

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About ABC Life Literacy Canada:
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a non-profit organization that inspires Canadians to increase their literacy skills. We mobilize business, government and communities to support lifelong learning and achieve our goals through leadership in programs, communications and partnerships. ABC Life Literacy Canada envisions a Canada where everyone has the skills they need to live a fully engaged life. For the latest news and information on adult literacy please visit www.abclifeliteracy.ca, follow us on Twitter or join our Facebook page.

For more information, please contact:
Nikki Luscombe, Communications Manager
ABC Life Literacy Canada
Tel: 416 218-0010 x122
nluscombe@abclifeliteracy.ca

Ashley Tilley, Communications Co-ordinator
ABC Life Literacy Canada
Tel: 416-218-0010, ext. 127
atilley@abclifeliteracy.ca