Seeing Eye Radio
The material being read is subject to copyright laws unless being read as a service for those with visual or cognitive impairments.
By clicking on this stream, you are listening to a broadcast intended for the sight impaired, reading impaired and those who are unable to physically hold reading materials.
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About Seeing Eye Radio
Seeing Eye Radio has provided vital access to news and information for people with visual and physical impairments for over 34 years, broadcasting local and national content through a special WZIP-FM channel in North Central Ohio. The service offers readings of newspapers, magazines, bestselling books, and interactive programs, with specially tuned radios available at a low cost for eligible listeners. It complements two other Ohio Goodwills that offer similar radio reading services in their regions.
For more information about Seeing Eye Radio, contact:
Alex Yanculeff
Radio Reading Lead
330-786-2572
radio@goodwillakron.org
Apply for a Radio
To apply for your radio to listen to Seeing Eye Radio, please download and print the application below.
Mail to:
Goodwill Industries of Akron
Seeing Eye Radio
570 E. Waterloo Road
Akron, OH 44319
Underwriting Opportunities
Underwriting opportunities are available to help promote your business on Seeing Eye Radio, Goodwill’s Radio Reading Service.
You can underwrite a specific program or category, or we can place your message in the next available slot. Each program includes an acknowledgement at the beginning and end, such as:
“(Program Title) is brought to you in part by (Your Organization and short statement).” —or— “(Program Title) is brought to you in honor/memory of (Name and short statement).”
Example: “Reading from today’s Akron Beacon Journal is brought to you by Jim’s Apple Juice, locally made and distributed for over 23 years.”
To begin, download and complete the form below and mail it to:
Goodwill Industries of Akron Seeing Eye Radio 570 E. Waterloo Rd. Akron, OH 44319
History of Radio Reading Services in Ohio
Radio reading services in Ohio began emerging in the 1970s, following the national movement to make printed news and information accessible to people with visual impairments. As FM subcarrier technology became more widely available, Ohio organizations—especially public broadcasters and nonprofits—started launching dedicated reading services to meet this need.
By the 1980s and 1990s, Ohio had become one of the more active states in the radio‑reading landscape. Goodwill organizations played a major role, establishing services in different regions to ensure statewide coverage. These programs typically offered readings of local newspapers, magazines, books, and community announcements, relying heavily on volunteers.
Today, Ohio’s radio reading services continue to evolve, offering both traditional broadcasts and online streaming to reach listeners wherever they are.