Record-A-Thon to be held for the Blind and Dyslexic

Record-A-Thon to be held for the Blind and Dyslexic

Record-A-Thon Harnesses Remarkable Volunteer Power, Bringing Books to Life for Students With Print Disabilities

Throughout the week of April 19 at RFB&D's Hollywood recording studio, hundreds of volunteer readers will put in extra hours at the microphone to transform printed textbooks into easy-to-navigate audio books - enabling students with print disabilities to learn through listening and enjoy educational success. RFB&D Hollywood Studio is located at 5022 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Hours April 19-22 (9:30a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and April 23-24 (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).

On Tuesday and Thursday, April 20 and 22, 6 to 7 p.m. the Hollywood studio will host an Open House tour with wine and cheese, free to the public. To RSVP, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Rob Young at (323) 664-5525 ext. 107.

The Hollywood volunteers will join thousands more across the U.S. in the Record-A-Thon campaign to record books, raise funds, and boost public awareness about RFB&D and people with learning differences.

A national non-profit offering the largest audio textbook library in the world, RFB&D provides life-changing access to the printed word for over a quarter-million students and veterans with visual impairments or learning disabilities like dyslexia. The public and media are welcome to visit. Free parking.

For more information, contact: Diane Kelber, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Southern California Unit. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (323) 664-5525 x104 office,

(818) 383-6165 cell. Doug Sprei, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Washington, DC. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (703) 581-2498. Visit RFB&D at www.rfbd.org

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