"EDUCATION IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE"

Since 1951, the Rocky Mountain Unit of RFB&D has been producing audio textbooks for students and professionals with print impairments need for the academic and career success that lead to lifelong self-sufficiency and self-fulfillment. Our mission is to create opportunities for individual success by providing, and promoting the effective use of, accessible educational materials.

A Champion Parent Story By Liz R.

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April 28-May 2, 2008 - Thirteenth Annual Record A Thon

This event gets better and better. It's hard to imagine the studio can get busier, but our volunteers record even more hours than they usually do!

During this week our goals are to raise our production hours and raise funds to further the mission of providing access to the printed word.

Join our In-Studio special guests:

Thank you to our Sponsors for supporting Learning Through Listening in Colorado Don't Forget to visit out Silent Auction In-Studio or online. Link coming soon.

Thank You to our 2008 Record A Thon Sponsors!

Lions Club of Akron
Lions Club of Avondale
Lions Club of Centennial Airport
Lions Club of Denver
Lions Club of Estes Park
Lions Club of Fruita
Lions Club of Golden
Lions Club of Montrose
Lions Club of Orchard Mesa
Lions Club of Windsor

Volunteer Awards

The Robert L. Silber Award goes to a volunteer who has shown dedication, commitment and who has served in extraordinary ways. Robert L. Silbur was a volunteer with RFB&D for over 50 years. In honor of his service and memory, we have named this award after him. This year after the nominations were in, two candidates rose to the top and we couldn’t choose just one. Please join us in honoring Lucy Jolas-Bates and Debbie Weiner as 2008’s Robert L. Silbur Award winners.

Lucy Jolas-Bates has been a volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Unit for 27 years. In those years Lucy has read, directed, edited, marked books and trained other volunteers. There isn't a job Lucy hasn't done. She truly has a heart of service and will do whatever is needed. She has seen the conversion from RFB to RFB&D as well as the transition from analog to digital. We have seen Lucy's family grow, to include her son Christopher, now a second grader. Lucy served on the Board of Directors and continues to be involved on committees, giving of her time and talents. She continues to read and train others to this day. Lucy's passion and dedication to the mission of RFB&D is wonderful. Thank you Lucy for your dedication.

Debbie Weiner has been a committed volunteer for almost 40 years. Debbie first heard about RFB from a friend, Betty Fitz. She was hooked from the first day she entered the old studio at Ross Cherry Creek Library. A retired medical researcher, Debbie is a specialty reader in the field of medicine. Debbie served on the Board of Directors for 25 years, serving as Chair for two of those years. Her love for RFB&D has been evident throughout her years of service and the friendships she has made. "I've made so many friends; because of the mutual commitment to RFB, these friendships have lasted and deepened over the years." Debbie, thank you so much for your commitment and bringing others to RFB&D.

Make a Difference by Giving

What does a gift to the Rocky Mountain Unit of RFB&D accomplish? First, you are making a difference in the lives of students in Colorado. Click here to see how your gift will make a difference.

• Volunteer - your time is one of your most valuable resources. Email our Production Director, Bob Janowski to get started.
• Donate now using our online server
• Donate your car through Cars for Charity
• How to make a Gift by Will
• Shop at Albertson's Grocery Store and a percentage is donated to RFB&D Come by the studio or request an Albertson's card today by calling or email us with your mailing address and one will be sent to you.
• Flowers for your Sweetheart - $5.00 from your purchase will benefit RFB&D
• Tell a Friend about RFB&D

Volunteering

The Rocky Mountain Unit of RFB&D produces the textbooks that students and professionals with print impairments need for the academic and career success that lead to lifelong self-sufficiency and self-fulfillment. We also provide an educational outreach program to schools to help them use and understand the program and our services.

Our program is accomplished through the time and talents donated by our specially-trained volunteers. These dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life and areas of expertise to produce recorded textbooks from algebra to zoology. Learn more about volunteering at the Rocky Mountain Unit.

Newsletter

Download a copy of our Fall 2007 newsletter in PDF format

Contact Us

Read about the unit's history.

Each of the following individuals can be reached by telephone at 303-757-0787, or at the e-mail addresses provided.

• To reach the executive director, Betsy Boudreau, e-mail bboudreau@rfbd.org

• To volunteer, contact Carol Skoff at cskoff@rfbd.org or Bob Janowski at bjanowski@rfbd.org.

• To donate to the Rocky Mountain Unit of RFB&D, please contact Marie Liddiard
  at 303-757-0787 or mliddiard@rfbd.org.

• To arrange to have an RFB&D staff member or representative speak at your school, parent group meeting, or your community organization, please contact Betsy Boudreau at 303-757-0787 or e-mail bboudreau@rfbd.org.

• Call the unit to find out how to become a member or to find out how your school could become an RFB&D Learning Through Listening institutional member.