“Achievement was not merely in the academic sphere, but could be seen also in the working of the group as a whole. They became effective. They rewarded and encouraged each other. They had pride in their achievements. They showed gratitude and appreciation beyond the group. They began to dream and to plan.

Counselors and parents noted positive changes and carry over to life situations.”

– Catherine Janossy
A Needs Survey & Program Description: Program Delivery for the Developmentally Challenged Adult in Grey,
Bruce and The Georgina Triangle. Walkerton, ON: The Walkerton & District Literacy Council, p. 51.

“A lot of spin-offs were noticed from the program. These included people being interested and arriving on time for their classes, cooperating in class with other students and working constructively with other co-workers. The biggest change was to find that persons who were previously resistant to changes of any kind or had trouble in concentrating on the task at hand were now constructively using their skills.”

– Shirley Hollingshead
Catherine Janossy, A Needs Survey & Program Description: Program Delivery for the
Developmentally Challenged Adult in Grey, Bruce and The Georgina Triangle.
Walkerton, ON: The Walkerton & District Literacy Council, p. 58.