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Karen Erickson, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an associate professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine.

Benetech is an innovative Palo Alto-based nonprofit that develops sustainable technology projects addressing major social issues in areas such as disability, human rights, literacy, education, the environment and the digital divide.

For those who are learning to read. Route 66 Literacy is a web-based service that provides literacy instruction for persons (adolescents and adults) with developmental disabilities and/or those who are learning to speak, read, and write English.

For those who are teaching reading. Route 66 is designed to help teachers and non-teachers (volunteers, parents) teach reading and writing.

For those who are looking for real results. Through the provision of high-quality, research-based literacy instruction, Route 66 Literacy will improve literacy skills, leading to better health and employment outcomes.

Demo now available. Get a closer look at Route 66 through our new demo!

Closing the Gap. Route 66 Literacy was introduced to a very excited audience at Closing the Gap on October 20, 2006. “It’s finally  a real thing! You can now go online and get the Route 66 Literacy demo and start using it today!” said, Dr. Karen Erickson.

From parents and teachers. "I read about your software developed for literacy in the MercuryNews.com news release. Hooray! After reviewing your demo, I am hooked!"

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