Audio Reading Service
The Allen County Public Library's Audio Reading Service is specifically designed for and directed to people with visual, physical, learning, language, or other disabilities and conditions that prevent them from reading printed materials. Reproduction or distribution of this broadcast without permission is prohibited.
How to Listen
How to Listen to the Audio Reading Service (PDF)
Audio Reading Service Recordings on Demand
Listen on your TV! Find us on PBS Fort Wayne channel 39.6.
Search for our local programs on your favorite podcast app.
Having trouble hearing our broadcast? Listen to recent recordings of all of our programs on demand at acpl.info/arsrecordings
The Journal Gazette
Today’s Journal Gazette, updated Monday through Saturday. This podcast is a service of the ACPL and is specifically designed for and directed to people with visual, physical, learning, language, or other disabilities and conditions that prevent them from reading printed materials.
Find all of our local programs on your favorite podcast player app:
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Allen County in Depth
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Area News
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Business News
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El Mexicano y Más
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Grocery Ads
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Hoosier History
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Indiana Business News
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The Journal Gazette
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Journal Gazette Obituaries Review
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Local Beat
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News in Review
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Sports in Review
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Sunday Ads
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The Weekend
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Whatzup
“I appreciate all the choices there are for listening. Thank you.” — Kimberly
"The Audio Reading Service helps to keep me more connected…The readers all do a very good job." — Jerry
"Oh I just love this service! I have it on a lot! — Carol
“I enjoy all the programs I listen to! Thank you for your service!” — Sandy
“My mom listens all the time. She just could not cope without the Audio Reading Service. It is a wonderful part of her life. Thank you for what you do.” — Richard
“The Audio Reading Service keeps me abreast with current events and what’s going on in the world.” — Maurice
“I’m a reader, and with my vision problems, I really enjoy listening to this radio; it’s a lifesaver.” — Barbara
“I feel someone is with me. I'm not so alone. It has been a big help to me.”
— Judy
Listener Special Requests
In addition to our broadcast and digital programming, we also offer individual Listener Special Requests. This service provides individual listeners with personal audio recordings of written content that is not already available in an accessible format. Some examples may include legal documents, family recipes, appliance manuals, medical information, and more. We may also be able to provide Audio Descriptions of photographs, artwork, or other visual content from personal or published materials.
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Submit your request, and we will contact you to discuss additional details, including handling and transfer of your materials, and the timeline for recording, production, and delivery of your final audio files. Final audio may be made available to you as a downloadable MP3 file, mailed to you as an audio CD, or both.
Please call us at 260-421-1376 or fill out the form to get started.
We Would Love to Hear From You!
Have you enjoyed using The Audio Reading Service? We would love to hear about your experience! Do you have a question or concern?
How To Reach Us
Audio Reading Service
7615 DiSalle Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 421-1376
audioreader@acpl.info
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Staff are available:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Otherwise, please leave a message.
How can I help?
Share the Audio Reading Service
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Invite an ARS representative to speak at your organization or event.
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Request information to display at your location or put in your newsletter.
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Tell your friends, and share about the Audio Reading Service on your social media.
Please call us at 260-421-1376 or email AudioReader@acpl.info for more information.
Volunteer
If your skills and passion match our needs, we would love to have you join our ACPL audio reading team of volunteers! An interview, audition, and background check are required. Please visit the library’s Volunteer Services page for more information and to see our current opportunities.
Give a Financial Gift
Your tax-deductible gift through the Allen County Public Library Foundation will support our services to the visual and reading impaired with the purchase of radios, broadcast fees and outreach to ensure quality programming that promotes independent living and access to information.