AKA:
Audio-Reader
Description:
Provides readings of current, local print information for those unable to read standard print; the readings are available through a telephone system, via the Internet, and over closed-circuit radio.
Kansas and Missouri State
AKA
AUDIO-READER
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 6:00am to 7:00pm
Sat-Sun - 7:00am to 2:00pm
Audio Reader Services available 24 hours
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 4, 2025
Address Listings
P.O. Box (Primary)
PO Box 847
Lawrence, KS 66044
Physical
1120 West Eleventh Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Contacts
Lori Kesinger
Phone Numbers
Main
(785) 864-4600
Fax
(785) 864-5278
Toll Free
(800) 772-8898
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Individuals or agencies provide Audio-Reader with printed material and Audio-Reader records it, or it is placed in a category of the Telephone Reader service. Primarily used for instruction manuals, churches newsletters/bulletins, family recipes, etc. Rural newspapers are also read aloud and recorded.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 7:00am to 7:00pm Sat-Sun - 7:00am to 2:00pm Audio Reader Services available 24 hours
Required Documents
Completed application
Eligibility
Persons who are print-disabled, which means unable to read standard print or difficulty holding a book or newspaper and also includes temporary conditions, such as surgery, as well as diminished vision due to the aging process.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Requires referral from medical professional, optometrist or social worker
Languages
English Spanish and German, and possibly other languages, on request
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri State
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Telephone Reader is a dial-in newspaper system, similar to the Newsline service but featuring human voice and local/regional publications; it is available through the toll-free number (800) 335-1221, must register to get the access codes, the demo code is 5887.
Hours
24 Hours
Required Documents
Complete an application
Eligibility
Persons who are print-disabled, which means unable to read standard print or difficulty holding a book or newspaper and also includes temporary conditions, such as surgery, as well as diminished vision due to the aging process.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Requires referral from medical professional, optometrist or social worker
Languages
English
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri State
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Provides readings of current, local print information for those unable to read standard print. Radio Reading Service provides closed-circuit radio broadcast reading newspapers, magazines and books; patron must have a special "crystal-tuned" radio to pick up the signal; only available if you live within approx. 35 miles of the radio station that carries the signal (KCUR-FM in the Kansas City Metro area and KXCV in Maryville/Chillicothe area, as well as KSMU in Springfield MO; all programming is available on the website http://reader.ku.edu/listen.
Hours
24-hour broadcast
Required Documents
Completed application
Eligibility
Persons who are print-disabled, which means unable to read standard print or difficulty holding a book or newspaper and also includes temporary conditions, such as surgery, as well as diminished vision due to the aging process.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Requires referral from medical professional, optometrist or social worker
Languages
English
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri State
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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