Not everyone can read this sentence.

1 in 5 children and adults on Long Island have a language based learning disability, such as dyslexia. Tutoring can be extremely costly, and many families cannot afford the high prices charged by private tutors or learning centers.

For the past 50 years, Literacy Nassau has been teaching adults how to read, write and speak English thanks to the help of countless volunteers who train with us to be adult literacy tutors. We have paved the way for thousands of immigrants and low-literate American-born adults to find access to meaningful jobs, U.S. Citizenship, and many other personal goals. All of our programs are offered at no cost to our students; instead, we ask them to offer whatever donation they are able to afford.

In 2016, we received a grant to expand our services to children with learning disabilities. Using licensed Orton-Gillingham instructors, we provide private, 1:1 tutoring to children as many times a week as is necessary to successfully teach them how to read. These services can cost up to $200 per hour at a private clinic. At Literacy Nassau, families pay what they can afford - because we believe every child has the right to learn to read.

Literacy Nassau's First Annual DYSLEXIA DASH

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Literacy Nassau's First Annual DYSLEXIA DASH

Literacy Nassau's First Annual DYSLEXIA DASH 5k