Valley Radio Reading Service

Serving Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties in Massachusetts

Information

What:
  • VRRS is a unique broadcast service.
  • We provide access to information to people living without vision.
  • We read a large array of material from a variety of local publications.
  • We produce and broadcast issue oriented programs.
  • We are an audio newsstand for people who can no longer read due to vision loss.
Why:
  • There are approximately 40,000 people living without vision in Massachusetts.
When:
  • 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year
  • 45 hours per week of our schedule is local material.
How:
  • We broadcast on sidebands of several radio stations in our area.
  • We operate thanks to the generosity of approximately 70 volunteers.
  • We are funded through support from Government, Foundations, Businesses, Individuals, and Special Events.
Valley Radio Reading Service is a service of the Talking Information Center, a private, not-for-profit (501C3), tax-exempt organization. VRRS is a proud affiliate of the award-winning Massachusetts Reading Network.