We’re also continuing to build awareness and skills across the arts community. On March 13–14, Audio-Reader will host an Arts Accessibility Forum, featuring a two-day audio description training led by Audio Description Associates, LLC. The training will equip people with the skills needed to provide audio description services. This training is open to anyone. Click on the link to register!

(Photo collage shows several photos of customers at the audio sale as well as pictures of Audio-Reader volunteers and staff at the sale. Images include vinyl records and audio equipment)

Audio-Reader’s most recent Audio Sale on February 13 & 14 was another great success, grossing over $16,000! Held in partnership with the Friends of the Lawrence Public Library, these benefit sales continue to be a wonderful example of community collaboration, raising vital funds for both organizations.

We are especially grateful to the many volunteers who make these events possible, including our dedicated Audio Sale team: Ed Hawkins, Douglas May, Gordon Fitch, Dave Dunford, Wake Mitchell, and Doug Keslar.

Thanks to the strong support from volunteers, donors, and shoppers, Audio-Reader’s Audio Sales over the past fiscal year have now grossed more than $40,000!

Thanks to the success of our recent Audio Sales, we’ve sold through most of our inventory. To keep these popular events going, we’re seeking donations of audio equipment, vinyl records, musical instruments, and other audio-related items. Your donations help make these sales possible and support Audio-Reader’s services.

Join us for Audio-Reader’s 16th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 8 at the Eagle Bend Golf Course! We’re thrilled to welcome back Lance Leipold, KU Head Football Coach, as chair of this year’s event.

The tournament has sold out in recent years, so be sure to register your team early to secure your spot. Interested in sponsoring the event? Email Beth McKenzie to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

We hope you’ll join us for a great day on the course supporting Audio-Reader.

Mark your calendar for One Day One KU, taking place April 28–29, noon to noon! This 24-hour giving event has become a crucial day of support for Audio-Reader, helping us continue providing vital services for listeners who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled.

We have several challenges lined up throughout the day, making your gift have twice the impact!

Be on the lookout for more communication from us as we get closer to the date. We hope we can count on your support again this year to make One Day One KU another great event for Audio-Reader!

Join us on April 14 from 6–8 p.m. at Maceli's for Audio-Reader’s Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.

This special evening celebrates the incredible volunteers who make our services possible. We look forward to recognizing the achievements of our over 250 volunteers and expressing our gratitude for their time and dedication they give to Audio-Reader and our listeners. The deadline to RSVP for this event is March 25th. 

Listeners can now access Audio-Reader’s programming anytime, anywhere with the "Audio-Reader Network of Kansas" App. Available on iOS or Android, the app lets listeners tune in live or listen on demand to their favorite programs - making it easier than ever to stay informed on the go.