ABC Literacy asked us to promote the message that over 5 million adult Canadians struggle to read and write. In talking to learners directly, we discovered how terrifying a simple piece of paper can be.

When the button is pressed, a recorded message says: You'll notice this poster has no printed words. That's because 5 million adult Canadians would have a hard time reading them. But help is available. If you know someone who needs help with reading, writing or math, just look under LEARN in the Yellow Pages. This message brought to you by ABC Literacy Foundation.