"Can You Read Me?"
Illiteracy in Indiana;
Produced and Written by Clayton Taylor;
Photographer: John Rekis;
Additional Photography: Bill Fisher, Jim Hall, Tom Heber, Scott Huffman, Jack Parker, Kaline Schounce & Tim Underhill;
Editors: Clayton Taylor & John Rekis;
Public Affairs Intern: Eric Weisfeld;
Art Director: Tom Ocken;
Director: Steve Rickel & Steve Kremer;
Chyron: Becker Hacker & Tom Stockton;
Audio: Steve Lyons;
Videotape: Bob Wolfe & Dave Davis;
Executive Producer: Rick Thedwall;
[AI-Generated Summary] Addressing the crisis of adult illiteracy in Indiana, this program highlights the profound economic and personal consequences facing hundreds of thousands of adults who struggle with functional literacy, where basic reading deficiencies impede everyday tasks, job security, and career advancement. As modern workforce demands shift toward higher-level technical skills, companies, correctional facilities, and educational institutions—such as Inland Steel, the Indiana State Farm, and IUPUI's Access Center—are forging partnerships and utilizing programs like IBM's PALS technology, student take-home computers, and confidential video series to help individuals improve their skills. Through inspiring personal accounts, such as Ed Caster's transformation from hiding his illiteracy to receiving White House recognition, the transcript demonstrates that while a majority of impacted adults have yet to seek aid, community tutoring, workplace programs, and dedicated state hotlines offer transformative opportunities for learning.
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