MIRI: A project has been launched here to produce books for people living with dyslexia.
The project by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak and prominent Miri artist Mary Anne Vaz is the first of its kind in the state.
State Culture, Arts and Tourism Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Hamzah launched the books during the Sarawak Authors Festival at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching on Saturday (Aug 29) night, along with Pustaka Sarawak chairman Tan Sri Hamid Bugo and its top management.
In his speech, Karim thanked Pustaka Sarawak and the authors for their dedication.
"Their hard work and innovations have helped our rakyat to progress in education. They play vital roles in the development of the state," he said.
Similarly, Hamid said the dyslexia-friendly books are a wonderful initiative.
"We appreciate the efforts by our partners who are innovative in helping to bring education to all sectors of people in Sarawak," he said.
Vaz told the Star on Sunday (Aug 30) that three different books for dyslexics have been produced so far.
"This joint project with Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is the first such books compiled that can be read by people with dyslexia; they are a new innovation in terms of artwork, font style, the use of colours and word tones," said Vaz.
She added that these books can also be read by those living with Irlen Syndrome as they cannot see high-contrasting colours.
"Dyslexics and people with Irlen Syndrome cannot read normal books because of their vision problems but many of them are intelligent and gifted," said Vaz.
She thanked Pustaka Sarawak for their help in publishing the books and being so supportive of such efforts.
"With these pioneering new books, they will be able to read and be involved in the vital process of education," she said when interviewed.
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