Case histories highlight adult literacy difficulties

THE problems confronting people with literacy difficulties were highlighted at the ploughing championships through the case histories of two men.

Members of the public have also been visiting Vocational Education Committee (VEC) adult literacy centres across the country as part of National Adult Literacy Awareness Week, which ends today.

The aim of the week is to raise awareness of the literacy issue and inform individuals about the benefits of improving their reading, writing and maths skills.