The International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) is a volunteer-driven membership organization that connects and supports organizations worldwide that provide audio information services for individuals with visual, physical, or learning disabilities. Since its establishment in 1977, IAAIS has been instrumental in assisting, representing, and setting standards of good practice for audio information services globally, with a current membership of over 80 services and developing services.
IAAIS members, which include public radio stations, colleges, universities, libraries, and other affiliated organizations, utilize audio technology to turn text into speech, ensuring equal access to information for those who cannot see, hold, or comprehend printed material due to disabilities or health conditions. These services offer a wide range of programming, including newspapers, magazines, consumer information, news, features, sports, business, opinions, and more, delivered by volunteer readers who provide immediate, verbatim audio access. Funding for IAAIS member services comes from various sources, including government support, private contributions, and a mix of public and private funding models.
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