Description:
MindsEye builds a more inclusive community by translating vision into audio for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. We believe everyone in our region deserves equal access to essential news and information, rewarding recreation, and artistic and cultural experiences. Service includes Reading Services for People With Disabilities.
ALSO KNOWN AS
MINDSEYE RADIO
RIS, RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE
MINDS EYE INFORMATION SERVICE
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 4, 2023
Employer ID:
812553623
Year Incorporated:
2016
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
9541 Church Circle Drive
Belleville, IL 62223
Contacts
Angela Banks
Jason Frazier
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 394-6444
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Broadcast Information Program: serves individuals who are blind or partially sighted or have a print disability with volunteer-read recordings of local and national news sources, magazines, books, and retail store ads over closed-circuit radio, internet streaming services, smart speakers, and smartphone apps.
Hours
24 Hours
Required Documents
Completed New Listener Application
Eligibility
Individuals must have a diagnosis of a visual, print, or other disability that inhibits their ability to read the printed word
Fees
- No Fees - Closed-circuit radios and Amazon Echo Dots are available to loan at no charge
Intake Procedure
Visit Website To Apply At mindseyeradio.org/programs/broadcast-information-program/listener-information/
Languages
English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
- Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jackson, Jefferson, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Washington, and Sangamon Counties in Illinois. - Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Lincoln, Perry, Pike, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, and Warren Counties in Missouri.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Greene County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Perry County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Washington County
- Bond County
- Missouri
- Crawford County
- Franklin County
- Gasconade County
- Iron County
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Saint Charles County
- Sainte Genevieve County
- Saint Francois County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Crawford County
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