Technology
Audio-Reader operates on a radio subcarrier frequency 'underneath' KANU's broadcast on 91.5 FM, a common arrangement for radio reading services that allows them to provide copyrighted materials without violating copyright law by broadcasting to the general public. Only radios that are capable of receiving subcarrier channels can pick up Audio-Reader's (and other subcarrier-based radio reading services) programming. Audio-Reader is only allowed to provide these radios to users who can certify a print-disability from a medical doctor or social service agent.
In 1994, Audio-Reader created software for an information delivery system for the telephone called Telephone Reader, created by Audio-Reader employees Steve Kincaid and Art Hadley. Telephone Reader is composed of a computer server connected to a number of phone lines which allows recording and playback of material via the telephone. This program is also used by a few other reading services in the United States. Audio-Reader's version is called the Kansas Lions Telephone Reader, which includes recordings in English and Spanish.
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