Sight difficulties cover a wide spectrum that ranges from total blindness to the inability to distinguish standard newsprint without a magnifying device. Each day of the year, listeners can enjoy a program mix of readings from current national newspapers and magazines supplemented with a wide variety of local publications, thanks to volunteer readers.
Listeners require a subcarrier receiver in order to access the signal.
The process of qualifying if simple. The RRS requires that a receiver application form be completed by the listener, a portion of which must be completed by a medical professional or public welfare agent to verify need. There is no set volunteer schedule. Some people prefer to work weekly, while the majority make themselves available on an on-call basis. To explore volunteer opportunities, contact RRS Director Ben Martin .