Following up on your orientation, your first training will be a full, two-hour recording session, again under the supervision of a studio staffperson. No prior recording background is necessary. At the end of this session, you will probably be ready to move on to becoming a certified, self-directed RFB&D reader.

You become a certified reader by successfully recording a short demonstration disc. Our studio staff will provide you with fun, virtually fail-safe training materials to help you master the conventions of reading for individuals with print disabilities. Once we have favorably reviewed your demo, you can independently schedule your visits to the studio according to our flexible schedule, which features ample recording times both days and evenings. Every time you volunteer, you select the two-hour session time that suits you best. Ideally, we hope that you can give us two hours per week, but we are flexible, and appreciate every hour you can contribute.

View our hours of operation. Note that the studio closes on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. during the summer.