We Breathe Words Into Your Life

The Triangle Radio Reading Service (TRRS) is a non-profit information agency which

• Operates 24 hours a day on an audio network of radio, television and cable
• Disseminates current news, information and entertainment from the print media
• Provides services to blind, low vision and physically disabled people
• Uses volunteer readers in studios in Raleigh to reach 20,000 listeners in 20 counties.

Reaching Out

The TRRS broadcast signal covers the entire counties of Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Harnett, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, and Wake. It can also be heard in significant parts of Cumberland, Franklin, Guilford, Hoke, Johnston, Montgomery, Nash, Rockingham, Vance and Warren Counties.

TRRS loans out specially tuned SCA receivers, free of charge to those living in the broadcast area.  To apply for a special receiver call the TRRS office (919) 832-5138. Additionally, the TRRS signal is broadcast:

• On Time Warner cable in Raleigh and Community Access TV in Cary, Garner and Apex
• On the in-house cable systems at Rex Hospital, Duke University Medical Center, UNC Memorial Hospitals, Wake Medical Center, the VA Hospital, Raleigh Community Hospital, and Croasdaile Village Retirement Center. 

Ways You Can Help

TRRS depends entirely on financial contributions from local governments, United Way, civic organizations, and individuals. 

As TRRS is not available through an ordinary FM radio, listeners are loaned specially tuned receivers that cost TRRS about $25 each. They are provided free of charge to those living in the broadcast area, although some listeners contribute as they are financially able.

• Your Contacts 
  Tell TRRS about friends and family members who could benefit from the Reading Service. Also tell your friends, neighbors and associates about this worthwhile program and encourage them to support it with their time, talent and donations.
  
• Your Time 
  Become a TRRS volunteer. Assist with on-air reading, engineering, scheduling, fund raising, public outreach and other projects. Training programs are offered to all volunteers.
  
• Your Donations 
  Become a TRRS supporter. Send your tax-deductible gift to the Triangle Radio Reading Service. A $100 donation will purchase 4 special TRRS receivers for 4 listeners. A donation of $400 provides the operating funds for one full day of broadcasting.  You may also phone in a contribution to be charged to a credit card.
  
            Triangle Radio Reading Service
            211 East Six Forks Road, Suite 103
            Raleigh, NC 27609
            (919) 832-5138