Remembering Petey Cerf and the founding of the Audio-Reader Network at the University of Kansas in 1971. Featuring interviews with Audio-Reader founder Petey Cerf, former employee Tom Doyle, former director Patty Cahill and volunteer reader Eleanor Symons.

Audio-Reader Network launched it's radio reading service on October 11th, 1971 - sharing the gift of sight through sound for 50 years!

Remembering Petey Cerf and the Founding of Audio-Reader 1971

Audio-Reader's "Good Works in the Heartland" podcast celebrates the organizations and individuals improving the lives of others throughout Kansas, Missouri and the Midwest. Each episode focuses on one community group, non-profit or social service organization that provides essential services to those in need, enriching lives and connecting communities across the Midwest.

The Audio-Reader Network is an audio information service for blind, visually impaired, and print disabled individuals. We provide access to a wide range of content including newspapers, magazines and books, on the air, on the internet and over the telephone 24 hours a day. Services are offered free of charge to anyone who is unable to read standard printed material.