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LISTENER RESOURCES
- LISTEN ON DEMAND
  
  Audio access to previous broadcasts, including today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch and our Community Voices series.
  
  Richmond Times-Dispatch
  Programs A – Z
  COMMUNITY VOICES
  The Blind Experience
  Discovering Virginia
  Community Connections
  Mighty Pen Project
  What’s Your Story
  The Writer’s Voice
- BECOME A LISTENER
  
  Information about the Virginia Voice radio reading and information service: qualification criteria, how the service is made available, and an application to become a listener
  
  New Listener Application
- Listener Profile
  
  Read about some of our Virginia Voice listeners and listen to testimonials
- Broadcast Area
  
  A list of the Virginia radio reading and information services and the counties and independent cities where their broadcasts can be received
- Broadcast Schedule
  
  Hour-by-hour daily program listing of our broadcast schedule along with a brief synopsis of each program
ABOUT US
- Our Partners
  
  A listing of Virginia Voice’s major corporate partners and supporters, their logos and a link to their web page
- Our HISTORY
  
  The story of Virginia Voice, from its beginnings broadcasting part-time from a closet to its current position as a 7×24 radio reading and information service as well as a Live Audio Description service provider
- Our Mission
  
  Information explaining the Virginia Voice Mission, describing the community we serve and reviewing the services we provide
- Leadership
  
  Virginia Voice Board of Directors, brief biography and a picture
CONTACT US
- Our Staff
  
  The Virginia Voice Staff members, including their job titles, brief biographies and pictures
- Directions
  
  Directions on how to get to Virginia Voice from the various compass points and a link to an overhead map of the area
- Receive Newsletter
  
  Description of our monthly newsletter and an online form for applying to receive it
LIVE AUDIO DESCRIPTION
- WHAT IS LIVE AUDIO DESCRIPTION?
  
  A description of the Live Audio Describer service as provided by Virginia Voice, and a list of the venues where this service is provided
- Program Schedule / Tickets
  
  A list of upcoming Live AD programs, the date and the venue. Includes a password-protected link to request tickets for upcoming events
- Tactile Tours
  
  A description of a tactile tour, its timing and a list of the programs and venues that offer a tactile tour
- AD Attendee Stories
  
  Read about some of our Live AD attendees and listen to testimonials
VOLUNTEER
- BECOME A VOLUNTEER
  
  Read about volunteer opportunities at Virginia Voice and complete an online application to become a Virginia Voice volunteer
- About Volunteering
  
  Answers to frequently asked questions about volunteering at Virginia Voice, and information about the volunteer experience
- STUDIO SCHEDULE
  
  Password-protected access to the Virginia Voice volunteer reader studio schedule. Used for viewing and maintaining the volunteer reader the dates, times and studios used for reading and recording programs
- Volunteer SPOTLIGHT
  
  Read about some of our volunteers and listen to testimonials about the Virginia Voice volunteer experience
SUPPORT US
- Individual Giving
  
  Information on the many ways individuals can make a financial or in-kind contribution to Virginia Voice.
- FINANCIALS
  
  Revenue and expense information for the prior fiscal year, including graphs
- Corporate Giving
  
  Information on corporation, foundation, service clubs and organization giving.
- Honor Roll
  
  The names of individuals, corporations, foundations, service groups and other organization who made a financial or in-kind contribution in the last fiscal year
- Tell a Friend
  
  Help spread the word about Virginia Voice. This page includes an easy to use form to help connect individuals to the organization.

News

Virginia Voice’s 45th Anniversary Celebration

Thank you to the generous sponsors of Virginia Voice’s 45th Anniversary Celebration Gala!

You make our community better and our service possible!

By admin|2023-09-20T18:12:48-04:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: slider, News|Comments Off

Upcoming Live Audio Description!

We have lots of events in store for you! Here is our exciting schedule for 2023-2024!

By admin|2023-05-09T12:26:57-04:00October 28th, 2022|Categories: slider, News|Comments Off

Have you ever considered what it means to be “independent”?

The ability to work, pay your bills, vote, participate in the community, etc., may seem like basic concepts, even rights, to most of us. But what if you lose your sight? For someone who is blind, has a vision impairment, or other disability, independence is all of these things.

By admin|2022-09-07T10:48:02-04:00September 7th, 2022|Categories: slider, News|Comments Off

Live Audio Description is in full swing at Virginia Voice!

Ever wonder what goes on at the museum after hours? "Minds of All Kinds" is a sensory friendly, fully accessible event for all ages. It’s happening at the Science Museum of Virginia this fall and includes an audio described movie...

By admin|2022-10-28T09:29:43-04:00August 11th, 2022|Categories: News|Comments Off

Live Audio Description Returns to Virginia Voice!

Through LIVE AUDIO DESCRIPTION, we will marry the critical visual elements with the fun and explosively funny family dialogue that make this popular musical a memorable experience for all who are vision-impaired.

By admin|2022-08-11T15:45:01-04:00July 5th, 2022|Categories: News|Comments Off

Give from the Heart and Support Virginia Voice

“There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.” Helen Keller

By admin|2022-04-15T14:23:43-04:00February 14th, 2022|Categories: slider, News|Comments Off

The Jim Wark Big Idea Fund

The Board of Virginia Voice is honoring the memory and legacy of Jim Wark in a very special way.

By admin|2022-01-24T10:06:45-05:00July 1st, 2021|Categories: slider, News|Comments Off

A Big Thank You!

Virginia Voice would like to extend our gratitude to the CONTINUE

By Sara Schmatz|2022-01-14T12:40:36-05:00June 18th, 2020|Categories: News|Comments Off