North Carolina Reading Service
We breath words into your life
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Reading Service
North Carolina Reading Service helps approximately 20,000 people who are elderly, blind, visually and physically impaired stay aware of the local news and information in to the residents of North Carolina. Listeners can access our program on the web, via Alexa, Tune-in Radio or we loaned a special radio receiver to listen to the programs which are read by 150+ volunteers. These programs are geared to enhance the quality of the lives of the people who use the service.
Audio Information Service
Provide audio information, using the latest technology, for people who cannot read standard print.
Program T3: Angle on Broadcasting
T3 (Teens Tools Talent) is a full-fledged course in radio broadcasting that was designed specifically for students who are blind and print impaired. (Print impairment or print disabilities is inclusive of any condition that prevents an individual from accessing or reading printed material). Blindness, low vision and communications disorders such as dyslexia are included in the definition of print disability. The T3 course includes classroom, lab (recording studio) and site visits.
Program AAIIM for Success
AAIIM (Audio Accessible Instructional and Informational Material) is non-traditional program at TRRS that has expanded from our original audience in the educational arena to the senior living community. Originally, our goal was to take instructional materials for the classroom (printed format) and convert to audio mp3 format. Because schools are required to make materials accessible for their students, we did not have as much "business' as we initially anticipated. Staff started thinking about other venues, such as the senior living communities, where newsletters and presentation materials for prospective residents were available only in print. Since print disabilities are rampant in the elderly, we thought it would be great if we could do a pilot with a senior living community and record their prospectus and newsletters and with the help of the Executive Director Matt Towler at Abbotswood at Stonehenge, we did just that. We also put the HR manual in audio format for LC Industries. They had CDs made for more than 600 blind and visually impaired employees.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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North Carolina Reading Service
Board of directorsas of 06/21/2023
George Douglas
Time Warner Cable - Retired
Term: 2018 - 2021
George Douglas
Time Warner Cable - Retired
Ed Funkhouser
NCSU
Jessica Garcia
Wealth Management
Marcie Gordan Gordan
NC History Museum
Steve Murphy
Retired NCDSB
Jeffrey Johnson
Tanger Outlet manger
Sharon Benton
advocate
Brice Smith
SAS
Cynthia Speight
Library for the Blind
Gregg Suggs
Insurance Agnet
Matt Towler
Woodland Terrace
Marcie Gordan
NC History Museum
Jennifer Walker
Merrill Lynch
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No