VOICEcorps reading service

01/15/2026

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: At VOICEcorps reading service, accessibility is always on our collective brain. 🧠

While we love the city of Columbus, we know that improvements can be made to make the city safer for folks who are blind or have low vision. What improvements do you hope the city makes in the near future? Please leave your comments and thoughts down below! 🏙⬇

We hope that our listeners of print-disabled individuals find our content informative and our original programming entertaining. 👏

Listen here 24/7 💙 https://voicecorps.org/listen/ 💙



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01/14/2026

The more you know: Using a secure password is vital in preventing a would-be hacker from getting your information. Password managers are one of the tools people use to generate more elaborate and creative passwords, but unfortunately, blind and low vision folks may find it more difficult to find special characters on their keyboards. ⌨

What should print-disabled people do in that instance? Well, until password managers are able to better serve those users, this article suggests using a string of words like a passphrase that would still be difficult to guess but that doesn’t use any special characters.

Do you have any tips or tricks that you use? Please let us know in the comments down below! We at VOICEcorps are always curious to know what helps people with a print-disability navigate the world. 🌎

Visit our website to learn more about what we offer to our listeners!
https://voicecorps.org/



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Passwords remain the go-to authentication tool in everyday life, says CISPA researcher Alexander Ponticello. At the same time, passwords are often a security weak spot: too short, too simple, and reused far too often. Blind and low-vision people face an additional hurdle: Systems need to work togeth...

01/13/2026

Meet VOICEcorps volunteer Cyndi Edger! ⭐

Cyndi was actually inspired to start volunteering for VOICEcorps (then known as CORRS) after reading a novel where the main character decides to volunteer for a similar organization!

She continues reading for us in honor of her father who encouraged Cyndi and her siblings to read and was a voracious reader himself. Near the end of his life, her father developed macular degeneration and had to then listen to printed materials. 📚

Cyndi has followed in her father’s footsteps and is a self-described avid reader. Her favorite book is the Bible because it has meant so much to her. She also loves all kinds of books and stories about cats including children’s books, adult non-fiction and mysteries. It’s very fitting that Cyndi reads every Saturday at 4PM for our “Paws and Claws” program! 🐾

When she isn’t reading for us, she enjoys singing in her church choir where she also serves on the mission team. She is also looking forward to spring when she can get in her garden and plant flowers!

We are so grateful for Cyndi and for all of our volunteers! We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

Interested in becoming a volunteer? 🤔➡ https://voicecorps.org/get-involved/volunteer/



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01/11/2026

Dyslexia is the most common language-based learning disability and also happens to be a print-disability. Students diagnosed with dyslexia typically need and do better with different learning modalities than children without dyslexia. 🎒✏️

For instance, according to this article from Discovery Education, explicit and clear instruction is best because children typically struggle with teaching themselves certain concepts and are even less likely to do so with dyslexia. 👩🏻‍🏫

Anyone with a print disability is eligible for our service. We have over 150 volunteers that read printed materials including the news, magazine articles, books, and that even host live programming for the enjoyment of our listeners! 🙂

Want more information? ➡ https://voicecorps.org/about/

Want to help support us? ➡ https://voicecorps.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/

Want to volunteer as a reader? ➡ https://voicecorps.org/get-involved/volunteer/



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The International Dyslexia Association provides an authoritative summary on the guidelines for instruction for students with signs of dyslexia. Here are the 8 instructional elements they recommend.

01/08/2026

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Question of the Week returns! 🥳

The most obvious question to ask is, what are your resolutions or goals for the new year? Let us know in the comments below! ⌨⬇

Resolutions don’t have to be grand, you can simply decide you are going to walk a few more steps, drink more water, or reach out to a friend and make plans to visit. Whatever your goals may be, we at VOICEcorps hope you accomplish them! 😀

You can listen to VOICEcorps 24/7 365 for all of the information and entertainment you need/want. Listen here! ⭐➡ https://voicecorps.org/listen/



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01/07/2026

The more you know: Amblyopia is sometimes referred to as “lazy eye” and typically results in poor vision in one eye, though sometimes can affect both eyes.

This article tells the story of William Hickie, a 23-year-old photographer who shares his experience of having amblyopia in his left eye. Though he has had poor vision since he was a child, he developed a passion for photography and has used his unique circumstance to create unique pictures. 🖼️

We hope that this story inspires you to try something new or to continue to work at a hobby you enjoy! Our news, articles, books, and programming read and hosted by our amazing volunteers is produced for our print disabled audience to keep them informed and feeling empowered. 💪

Listen here 👂➡ https://voicecorps.org/listen/

Support us here 🙌➡ https://voicecorps.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/



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Despite having almost no vision in his left eye William Hickie is now a professional photographer.

01/07/2026

Cooking meals at home can be not only more cost effective than ordering takeout but can also unlock your creativity in the kitchen! 👩‍🍳

It can be difficult to keep up with which store has the best prices on essentials, but you can rely on VOICEcorps! We air grocery ads every Thursday at 12PM so that our audience of print-disabled individuals can stay informed on the best deals at the grocery store. 🍓🍅🍉

You can listen via our website at https://voicecorps.org/listen/
or tell your Alexa smart speaker to “play VOICEcorps!” 🗣



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01/03/2026

The wild and wonderful: The first documented use of guide dogs dates all the way back to the 16th century. Danielle Burton, a Kentucky woman who is both deaf and blind, relies on the help that Violet, her guide dog of the last 4 years, provides. 💜

Danielle says the black lab is especially helpful when crossing the street because dogs will stay straight when walking whereas she is unable to with just walking with her cane. When Violet is at home, she is sweet and cuddly and wants belly rubs but is all business once the harness goes on. 🐶

We at VOICEcorps love our furry companions and air our “Paws and Claws” program every Saturday at 4PM for your listening pleasure! ☺️

Listen today ➡https://voicecorps.org/listen/
Want to read for us? Find out how to volunteer here ⬇
https://voicecorps.org/get-involved/volunteer/



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Data shows more than 18,000 guide dogs are working to assist people who are blind or have low vision worldwide.

01/01/2026

VOICEcorps listeners and volunteers, it is time to welcome in a new year! 🎉

We hope that 2026 brings you good tidings (a phrase that is an oldie but goodie!), good health and happiness. While our studios are closed in observance of New Year’s Day, we are still on air and on your Amazon Alexa smart speaker bringing you news, information, and entertaining stories and programming. 😊

Tune in for special New Year's Day programming including:
"The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac" at 1PM
"New Year's Day in History" at 5PM and
"Bill Cooper's New Year's Day Special" at 6PM

Listen live here 🎊➡ https://voicecorps.org/listen/
or put that smart speaker to work and tell Alexa to “play VOICEcorps!” 🗣



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01/01/2026

The Seahawks, Falcons, Jaguars and Vikings are the newest teams to begin using OneCourt, a tactile device that those with low vision or no vision can use while attending sporting events! 🏀🏉

OneCourt was founded in Seattle, so it only makes sense that the Seahawks would be among the first NFL teams to pilot the device that uses vibrations and audio to allow visually impaired individuals to follow gameplay with little to no delay. 🙌

This is an exciting development not just for sports fans but for the print-disabled community in general! We at VOICEcorps will continue to follow the roll-out and update with more information as it becomes available!

For those who may not know, we air a live sports show every Saturday at 10AM! Tune in by clicking the link ➡ https://voicecorps.org/listen/
or tell your Alexa smart speaker to "play VOICEcorps!" 🗣




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A fan uses a OneCourt device while watching the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. (Seahawks Photo) The Seattle Seahawks gave blind and low-vision fans a

12/30/2025

VOICEcorps aims to reach our audience of print disabled individuals no matter where they are! 📻

We air volunteer-read local papers Monday thru Friday starting at 5PM to keep you better informed on what’s happening in your communities! (And honestly, sometimes it’s fun to hear about Mansfield happenings while you sip your tea in Lancaster 😉).

Wondering how to listen to VOICEcorps? 🤨
Tune in on our online stream here➡ https://voicecorps.org/listen/
or tell your Amazon Alexa to play VOICEcorps! 🗣



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12/26/2025

Did you know that doing your normal grocery shopping can benefit VOICEcorps? 🤔

That’s right! Just follow these easy steps, go on a grocery run, and VOICEcorps earns! 👏

(1)- Log on to Kroger.com/communityrewards
(2)- Create an account or log on to existing account.
(3)- Search for VOICEcorps using name or organization number (SY660)
(4)- Click “select” and “save”
(5)- VOICEcorps earns money and costs shoppers nothing extra!

If you have any questions on how to set this up for yourself, call us at (614) 274-7650 and we can walk you through it! 👣



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