Big Swings, Big Impact at Audio-Reader's 15th Annual Golf Classic |
The 15th Annual Golf Classic, held on June 9th, 2025, at the Eagle Bend Golf Course, was a tremendous success, grossing $38,000 for Audio-Reader - our most successful tournament to date! KU Football Assistant Coach - Running Backs, Jonathan Wallace, kicked off the event with inspiring words for participants and golfers enjoyed competing in the 'Beat the Coach' challenge with KU Women's Golf Coach Lindsay Kuhle, among with many other fun competitions along the course. A highlight from the day was hearing from Mary C., an Audio-Reader listener, who shared firsthand the impact of the service for people who are blind or visually impaired. Click on the link below for more highlights and team photos!
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We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Allworth Financial, who make this event a great success! |
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Listener Travis S. with his family at "Finding Nemo" at The Coterie Theatre. Audio-Reader provided audio description for this performance and hosted a reception where listeners could hear first-hand from actors and feel stage props
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| Watch Your Mailbox - Summer Fund Drive is Here! |
Keep an eye out for a letter from us soon! Audio-Reader’s summer fund drive is underway, and this year we’re shining a spotlight on our growing audio description services. From regional theaters to local high school plays, audio description is opening up the world of live performance for listeners who are blind or visually impaired—and the demand is only growing.
Your support helps us meet that need and continue providing all the vital services that keep our listeners informed, independent, and connected.
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| Save the Date: Audio Sale Returns This September - Now Accepting Donations in Two Locations! |
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Have gently used audio equipment or vinyl records to donate? You can now drop them off at two convenient locations! In addition to Audio-Reader’s offices in Lawrence, we’re excited to partner with Alphapointe in Kansas City, Missouri, as a new drop-off site, easily located right off 71 Highway. Clean out your basements and do good for Audio-Reader!
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| A Gift That Lasts Beyond a Lifetime |
Audio-Reader’s Director, Feloniz Lovato-Winston, recently made the meaningful decision to join the Petey Cerf Legacy Society by including Audio-Reader in her estate plans.
“I chose to join the Petey Cerf Legacy Society because I believe deeply in the mission of Audio-Reader and the impact it has on people’s lives,” Feloniz said. “It’s one of the most meaningful ways I can give back.”
Learn more about how you can leave a lasting legacy for Audio-Reader for years to come.
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Audio-Reader Hosts Successful IAAIS Conference, Brings Home Awards |
In June, Audio-Reader proudly hosted the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) annual conference right here in Lawrence! Attendees from all over gathered to share ideas, tour our studios, and enjoy an ice cream social in the Sensory Garden.
We’re also thrilled to share that Audio-Reader received three IAAIS Program Awards, which recognize excellence in audio content across eight categories. Winners were selected through a rigorous peer review process based on impact, innovation, professionalism, and production quality. Congratulations to our volunteers, supporters and staff who received these awards!
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