Acknowledgments

First of all, this workbook would not have been possible without the program and equipment made available to literacy and programs for persons with disabilities. Therefore, we must thank the Neil Squire Foundation, Capilano College, Digital Equipment of Canada, The National Literacy Secretariat, British Columbia Ministry of Education, Skills and Training, Ontario Training and Adjustment Board, Literacy Section, Vancouver Foundation, Microsoft Canada Inc., Mr. and Mrs. P A. Woodward's Foundation and the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation for creating and distributing this amazing program to the people who really need it.

The National Literacy Secretariat generously provided funding for this project. We thank them for acknowledging our vision and giving us the tools to create it. We hope it will assist participants, instructors and tutors use the SARAW program to its full potential.

Thank you to Don Bentley for his input and time. His continuing interest in the improvement of the SARAW program illustrates his dedication to providing opportunities for people with disabilities.

Many thanks to the staff of the Neil Squire Foundation - Regina Office: Melissa, Gail, Faye, Kim and Elnora and Kenton. Without your support and assistance, this project could not have been completed.

Thank you to all of the volunteers and participants who field tested portions of this manual and instructors from other SARAW programs who provided suggestions for this workbook. We have written this workbook for you. We hope it is beneficial.

Finally, thank you to Pat Colpitts - SARAW Program Director for Neil Squire Foundation - Regina Office. Pat's input and knowledge of literacy issues was extremely helpful during the whole process.