In December of 1999, a Hawaii delegation attended the Literacy Information aNd Communication System (LINCS) Conference sponsored by the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL), and was inspired by their greater understanding of literacy resources made available on-line across the country. Members of this delegation were convinced that there is a need for Hawaii to also have its literacy services and resources available on-line.

Acting on this conviction, we have created a statewide literacy web site to enable the public to access this information resource. Clicking on the Programs and Activities button will connect you to a directory listing of literacy services and resources. Clicking on an island icon on that page will provide you information of services and resources by island locations.

Mr. Paul Heavenridge, Director of the Western/Pacific Literacy Network, who is affiliated with the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) will serve in managing this web site. The local area manager for the web site is Ms. Annette Young-Ogata. Should you have any questions please contact her at (808) 594-0170 or via email.

We are hoping that this literacy web site and directory will be a comprehensive listing of all literacy providers and be readily available to anyone who wish to benefit from literacy services or resources.

If you provide literacy service or resource and wish to be included in the
directory please click here to complete a directory form to
submit information about your organization.