LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thousands of Kentuckians get connected to the happenings of the outside world thanks to a non-profit group.
Radio Eye is a radio reading service for those who are unable to access the printed word. The organization broadcasts readings of current newspapers, magazines, health materials, and books.
The programming helps grant greater independent living to people who are blind, visually impaired, or physically handicapped.
“We tend to live in our little worlds and we forget that in lots of cases there are others that are less fortunate than we are who can’t do the things we take for granted on a day to day basis,” said Eddie Salone, a Radio Eye volunteer.
Around 10,000 people throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana tune in. 85 percent of Radio Eye listeners are blind or visually impaired. The remaining 15% can’t read due to a physical or neurological disability.
Radio Eye plans to begin broadcasting in Western Kentucky later in 2020.
How Can I listen?
- On specialty radios Radio Eye provides
- On the Lexington Public Library channel on TWC
- In Frankfort on cable channel 2
- On the telephone through the toll-free number or on NFB-Newsline
- In area nursing homes and hospitals
- On the Sero and TuneIn apps
- On Radio Eye’s website