Adults with lower levels of literacy are often stigmatized in our society. Common reasons for low literacy among adults in New Mexico include:

• Poverty and/or leaving school at a young age to take a job and support family
• Low literacy levels among parents and caregivers
• Traumatic life events, including violence, family deaths, incarcerated parents, physical abuse, drug abuse
• Undiagnosed or untreated learning disabilities in school
• Vision or hearing loss
• Frequent family moves, sometimes due to the family following seasonal work
• Immigrant or refugee status, with associated language and/or cultural barriers 

 
Although the impacts of low literacy vary for individuals, they may include:

• Difficulty obtaining and understanding needed information 
• Lower-quality jobs, low income, or unemployment
• Negative learning identity, which can lead to avoiding further educational opportunities or isolation
• Poor health, due to less access to health information and care, misuse of labeled medication, workplace accidents, and other factors. 

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