Winter Holidays

During the cold months there are festivities, gatherings, and even bonding closely with friends and family, and more! Much, much more. This selection of stories, articles, and podcasts is brought to you by AIRSLA Volunteer Readers. All materials were selected by them for your enjoyment! Please check back during December for more offerings. As always, … Read more

Our Heritage

Description: Our Heritage reflects the unique history and culture of the United States. Episode List- Listen Now!  

Bygone Days

Description: Bygone Days, once known as “This Week In History,” now spans a broader scope, encompassing history, pre-history, historical facts, and mythology origin articles. (This recording is produced by AIRSLA and its volunteer readers exclusively for use by individuals who are visually and/or print impaired.) Episode List- Listen Now!  

Westways

Westways (AAA) Description Kathy Jacinto reads selections from Westways, a magazine produced by the Automobile Club of Southern California for AAA members. celebrates travel, food, and life in Southern California and the world. While this magazine is primarily written with tips for drivers, it contains articles that could be of interest to the low-vision or … Read more

National Geographic

National Geographic Description Tutu Erikitola selects and reads articles from current issues of the National Geographic Magazine, premier coverage of nature’s wonders.   Episode List- Listen Now!    

National Geographic History

National Geographic History Description National Geographic HISTORY brings us more than 5,000 years of exploration by our forebears. Who were they? How did they live? What was important to them? AIRSLA volunteer, insert-name here, narrates our journey from the past, leading us to a broader understanding of people today and into the future. AIRSLA volunteer … Read more

Smithsonian

Smithsonian Description The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846. It’s founder, James Smithson, wanted, “under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” The Smithsonian Magazine has followed those instructions by chronicling the institution’s research, education, museum, and knowledge. Mark Ferrari is one of the readers bringing you … Read more