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Breaking Barriers to Adult Literacy Access: Insights from U.S. Adults with Low Literacy

Concurrents 7
November 4, 2025
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

ALL IN, in partnership with FTI Consulting, surveyed 2,000 adults with low literacy (74% of whom were not previously or currently enrolled in an adult education program) and uncovered key barriers to reaching education and career goals. Nearly every adult surveyed (94% of respondents) recognized the value of education and the importance of improving their skills. This report is designed to empower local programs and educators with evidence-based strategies to: 1) more effectively reach and support adults with low literacy, and 2) communicate the value of their work to funders for greater investment and community-level impact.