WRBH 88.3 FM Reading Radio 🇺🇸

WRBH 88.3 FM Reading Radio, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, stands as the only full-time reading service for the blind and print-handicapped in the United States. The station's core mission is to provide access to printed materials for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have other print disabilities such as dyslexia or physical limitations. Broadcasting on 88.3 FM, WRBH ensures accessibility to information and entertainment for a community that might otherwise be excluded. The station's programming consists of diverse content read aloud by volunteer readers, including local, national, and international news sourced from various outlets, novels, short stories, biographies, non-fiction works, articles from popular magazines covering current events, health, and lifestyle, readings from local and national newspapers, health information, consumer advice, financial literacy programs, plays, poetry, and articles about art, music, and theater. Programming includes both live readings and pre-recorded content broadcast 24/7. WRBH also broadcasts in HD Radio and streams its programming online, extending its reach beyond the New Orleans metropolitan area. As a non-profit organization, WRBH is deeply rooted in the New Orleans community and relies on donations, grants, and sponsorships to fund its operations. Governed by a board of directors and supported by a small paid staff who manage day-to-day operations, coordinate volunteers, and handle fundraising, WRBH depends on volunteer readers from the New Orleans community who dedicate their time and voices to making information accessible.