WSIU SIRIS
What's on SIRIS
 
A wide variety of local, regional, and national print publications are read by our volunteers for the SIRIS listeners.  Other reading service programs round out our 24-hour, 7-day program schedule.

See the complete SIRIS schedule here...

Download a printable pdf

 

SIRIS Happenings
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On Oct. 20, SIRIS hosted a presentation by Fred Olver, who spoke about his book, Dealing with Vision Loss.

The event was held in recognition of national White Cane Safety Day.

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Support WSIU and save money while dining out. You may choose one card with every $60 that you contribute to your WSIU stations.

The MemberCard offers 2-for-1 savings at restaurants in our region and over 8,400 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, plus 2-for-1 savings at bed-and-breakfast inns in our area and nationwide, and online shopping discounts.

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Imagine not being able to read the daily newspaper or your favorite magazine.
Let SIRIS give you back what you've been missing

The Southern Illinois Radio Information Service, SIRIS, is a community service of WSIU Public Broadcasting which provides a reading and information service for individuals who are blind, visually impaired and print-disabled.

Any person in the WSIU-FM (91.9) or WVSI-FM (88.9) listening area whose eyesight or physical condition makes it impossible to read a newspaper or book qualifies to receive the SIRIS broadcast.

How does it work?

SIRIS programming is broadcast on a subcarrier frequency of the WSIU-FM and WVSI-FM main signal. The broadcast can only be heard on a special radio receiver that is pre-tuned to the SIRIS broadcast. These receivers are provided at no cost to qualified listeners in our region.

SIRIS is funded in part by WSIU Public Radio , Southern Illinois University Carbondale, United Way of Southern Illinois, and the Illinois State Library and from donations from supporters in our region.

How do I get more information?

You can request an application by contacting the SIRIS office at 618-453-2808, or download the application here. After receiving your application, a radio will be shipped to you. The radio will be loaned to you as long as you desire, and can be renewed each year.

Volunteer Readers

Volunteers play an important role in providing this valuable community service. Why not consider becoming a SIRIS volunteer? If you have an understandable voice and a love of reading and can spend a half-hour weekly reading a local newspaper, we'd love to have your help.

Volunteers are required to schedule an orientation and short audition with our staff. The short audition includes reading a newspaper article. To become a SIRIS Volunteer Reader contact our office at 618-453-2808.

Photo: Tedda Becker received an award for SIRIS Volunteer of the Year, 2009. Tedda has served SIRIS for many years, both as a reader and as an Advisory Board Member.


SIRIS Spring Picnic

SIRIS Volunteer readers and Advisory Board members braved stormy weather at the end of April to enjoy a picnic in the backyard.


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SIRIS receives a portion of its funding from state and local sources, including the United Way.

The remaining funding comes from your generous donations.

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About SIRIS



SIRIS is a member of the Illinois Radio Information Services (IRIS) a statewide organization representing radio reading services located in and servicing communities around Belleville, Carbondale. Champaign, Chicago, DeKalb/Rockford, Godfrey, Macomb, Mt. Carmel, Peoria, Rock Island, and Springfield.

 

SIRIS is also a member of the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) promoting audio information worldwide.



 

Advisory Board

 Chair/Director

 Vickie Devenport
 Makanda
 

 Secretary

 Lisa Belville
 Carbondale
 

 Vice Chairperson

Tedda Becker
Carbondale
 

 Members

 Clara Bowie
 Carbondale
 
Anita Eckhardt
 Carbondale
 
JP Dunn
Makanda
 
Christine Gilbert
 Carbondale
 
Suzanne Gorrell
 Carbondale
 
 Kay Hickey
 Carbondale
 
Kim Mahoney
 Carbondale
 
John Stewardson
Carbondale