News
Audio-Reader celebrates volunteers at annual banquet
Audio-Reader program manager, Nick Carswell, featured in Lawrence Magazine
Meet the Voice Behind The Leaven
Successful audio sale at the Lawrence Public Library
Audio-Reader featured in Pittsburg's The Morning Sun
Audio-Reader expands services to include regional Meals on Wheels menus
Fall Audio Sale Set for September 14
New Show! Musical Meyhem with DJ Maurice Martin
Audio-Reader programs recognized by International Association of Audio Information Services
LAWRENCE — Audio-Reader Network, an audio information service for blind, visually impaired and print-disabled individuals based at the University of Kansas, has been recognized for excellence in its programming by the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) at its annual conference, hosted virtually June 12-14. ...
2024 Starlight Summer Broadway Series Announced
Audio-Reader is excited to be back at Starlight Theater this summer to offer live audio description for at least one performance of each of the seven shows in this season's series. The planned dates will be on Saturday evenings. If additional performances are needed, please contact Starlight to request further...
Audio-Reader and The Lied Center partner to offer a unique dance experience with live audio description
Lawrence, KS – On April 5, the Lied Center of Kansas will present a one-of-a-kind, acrobatic dance show perfect for the whole family. Experience “Tetris,” featuring gravity-defying, extremely physical combinations of movement. The show begins at 7 p.m. with a pre-show reception hosted by Audio-Reader at 6 p.m. in the...
Chicken N Pickle Fundraising Night March 26
Audio-Reader and Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park are teaming up for a fun give back night! ...
Date for 14th Annual Golf Classic Set
It's time to plan for the 14th Annual Audio-Reader Golf Classic! ...
Audio-Reader Featured in Catholic Advance
Audio-Reader was recently featured in The Catholic Advance, a publication out of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Kansas. Our communications and listener outreach coordinator, Martha Kehr, was interviewed by their editor Chris Riggs. The Catholic Advance has been available in audio format for many years thanks to our organizations partnership. ...
Audio-Reader launches new programming to make regional nonprofit news reporting accessible to individuals with disabilities
LAWRENCE — Audio-Reader Network, an audio information service based at the University of Kansas that makes print and online materials accessible to individuals with disabilities, has launched multiple hours of new content with a focus on nonprofit news reporting across Kansas and Missouri. The expanded programming offers individuals with visual...
Audio-Reader Master Sensory Gardener Retires at 90
Lawrence, KS – Audio-Reader staff, volunteers, and supporters held a retirement celebration for Frank Male Sr. (90) on Tuesday morning honoring his service as lead volunteer for the Sensory Garden at Audio-Reader. After almost 15 years as the master gardener of the unique sensory garden on the grounds of the...
Audio-Reader Receives 2023 Best of Lawrence Award
Audio-Reader Receives 2023 Best of Lawrence Award...
Feloniz Lovato-Winston to become next director of KPR and Audio-Reader
LAWRENCE — An experienced leader with expertise in fundraising and community engagement will serve as the next director of Kansas Public Radio and Audio-Reader. ...
Next Audio Equipment Sale Set for September 16
Audio-Reader's Next Audio Sale is Saturday, September 16th! ...
2023 Golf Classic a Big Success, Welcomes back Coach Liepold (Opens in new window)
Nearly a week since returning his team to campus for summer workouts, Kansas head football coach Lance Leipold chaired the thirteenth annual Audio-Reader Golf Classic on Monday at Eagle Bend Golf Course. ...
2023 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Celebrating generosity in Lawrence: Audio-Reader recognizes volunteers’ outstanding service...
Spring & Summer Live Audio Description
If it has been a while since you spent a night out enjoying a live theater performance, then now is the time to make plans. Audio-Reader is excited to announce several upcoming theater performances where Live Audio Description will be available. ...
Audio-Reader Welcomes New Staff
As spring rolls in, it's time for both plants and Audio-Reader to grow! ...
Audio-Reader program highlights content for Black and African American people with visual and print disabilities.
Audio-Reader Recognizes Volunteer Milestones (Opens in new window)
Lawrence - Audio-Reader Celebrates 50 Years, Recognizes Volunteer Milestones...
Audio-Reader News Archive 2016-2021
LAWRENCE — On Oct. 11, 1971, Audio-Reader’s first broadcast went on the air from the University of Kansas. For the next 50 years, Audio-Reader has provided access to information and the arts to anyone who has difficulty reading standard printed materials due to vision loss, physical or learning disability, mobility...