How do I get newspapers on the radio? The Illinois Radio Information Services (IRIS) provide
news programs to Illinois residents who are blind, visually
impaired, learning disabled or physically disabled. Programming
includes local, regional and national newspapers. Additional
programming such as magazines and interview shows is also available.
Each service has its own program guide and is available by
calling your local service center. To participate, listeners
use a special radio called a sideband receiver. Sideband receivers
are distributed through the Illinois Radio Information Services
at no cost to qualified participants.
The Illinois Radio Information Services (IRIS) provide news
programs to Illinois residents who are blind, visually impaired,
learning disabled or physically disabled. Programming includes
local, regional and national newspapers. Additional programming
such as magazines and interview shows is also available. Each
service has its own program guide and is available by calling
your local service center. To participate, listeners use a
special radio called a sideband receiver. Sideband receivers
are distributed through the Illinois Radio Information Services
at no cost to qualified participants.
How do I locate the nearest Illinois Radio Information
Services center? Visit http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/MITBC/DisabilityLinks/ris.htm for
a complete listing of Illinois Radio Information Service centers.
The listing includes an address, phone number and a list of
the counties the center serves.
