Audio Reading Service
The Audio Reading Service is specifically designed for and directed to people who have visual, physical, learning or language challenges to reading normal printed materials because of blindness, low-vision, a literacy issue, language barrier or a physical condition.
Listen Live
Audio Reading Service Program
The library’s audio reading service broadcasts 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Schedule
Broadcast Schedule
Alphabetical Program Schedule
How To Reach Us
Audio Reading Service
7615 DiSalle Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260)421-1376
audioreader@acpl.info
How to Listen
How to Listen to the Audio Reading Service
Application for Radio (Individuals)
Application for Radio (Organizations)
Application for Radio (PDF)
Using your TV to enjoy our Audio Reading Service on PBS39.4
Ask Alexa to “Play the Audio Reading Service with TuneIn Radio”
About
Difficulty in Reading Traditional Print? The Library’s Audio Reading Service broadcasts the reading of local and national newspapers, magazines, and more to thousands of people who have difficulty reading normal printed material.
We broadcast a digital radio signal from Fort Wayne on WBOI 89.1 FM HD3. An HD Radio is needed to hear this broadcast. An HD Radio may be borrowed by individuals from the Allen County Public Library at no cost. An application is needed to acquire the HD Radio.
The Audio Reading Service can also be heard over an alternative language setting on the broadcast television station WFWA PBS 39.4 and is available on free apps for mobile devices through Sero, which is committed to accessibility for visually impaired people. We also stream the broadcast and provide podcasts of our programs.
How can I help?
Share the Audio Reading Service
Include our Audio Reading Service Brochure in your organization’s’ newsletter, and invite an Audio Reading Service representative to speak at your service club, church, agency, or professional organization. Contact our department for more information at (260) 421-1376 or email us at audioreader@acpl.info
Volunteer
If your skills and passions match our needs, we’d love to have you join our audio reader team of ACPL volunteers! An interview and audition is required. To start the process visit the library’s Volunteer Services page where our volunteer openings will be listed if we have a need.
Give a Financial Gift
Your tax-deductible gift through the Allen County Public Library Foundation will support our services to the visual and reading impaired with the purchase of radios, broadcast fees and outreach to ensure quality programming that promotes independent living and access to information. Donate through our convenient online form. (This will open a secure link to our on-line gift processing page, hosted by our technology partner SofterWare, Inc.)