Small Business Week: Curran Reading Corner

Curran Reading Corner offers reading programs for all ages

Dyslexia affects one in five people around the world, making literacy support an important issue in communities such as Leeds and Grenville. A local business is working to help people of all ages improve their reading and writing skills.

Curran Reading Corner is a relatively new business located at 45 King St. E. in Brockville. Owner Pattie Curran brings more than 22 years of experience working at Brockville General Hospital in speech, early literacy and phonemic awareness.

A couple of years ago, Curran began taking steps toward opening her own business in Brockville. She moved into her new location last month and won the Leeds Grenville Greatest Entrepreneur award in January. She also participated in the Starter Company Plus program, which helped her business get off the ground.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder linked to differences in how the brain processes language. It can make reading, spelling and writing difficult, although many people with dyslexia have average or above-average intelligence.

Curran said disappointing EQAO literacy scores, the prevalence of dyslexia and the fact that one in three Ontario adults struggles with reading inspired her to help people improve their literacy skills.

Curran Reading Corner offers programs for all ages, including Eager Beavers for children aged three and four, the Remediation Plus System for students in Grades 1 to 12, Literacy for Life for people looking to improve their reading and writing, and English as a Second Language.

Curran also offers flexible support, including home visits and weekend sessions. She can travel to clients who do not have access to a vehicle.

Her mission is to empower local residents with the tools and skills they need to improve their reading and writing and thrive in everyday life.

For more information on Curran Reading Corner, visit: Empowering Readers of All Ages at Curran Reading Corner | Curran Reading Corner. 

Listen to the full interview with Curran below:

Story by: Evan Gibb