How to Write Low Literacy Health Materials Short how-to article by Transcend on writing health materials for low level literacy audiences. Health - Adult Learners California Distance Learning Project. This is a great site for new and developing readers and all adult learners. Short readings about health, work and personal issues are presented. Each reading is available in print and real audio.
Learners can hear each reading while following along with the written text.
This is a good starting point for students interested in basic facts. Topics covered include Alzheimer's disease, smoking, domestic violence, child safety, poison prevention, skin cancer, alcohol abuse, AIDS, attention deficit disorder, medical insurance, and more. Health Insight - American Medial Association Visitors to this site can create a personal or family health history, learn how to get ready for a trip to the doctor, learn what questions to ask your doctor, read about holiday tips and winter safety tips, learn about vitamins and antibiotics and much more. Patient Handouts Great site for adult new readers that contains handouts on general health. Read about ibuprofen, high blood pressure, asthma, back pain, and many more topics.