About Voice of the Blue Ridge

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Voice of the Blue Ridge is a non-profit organization chartered in 1981 to help people who cannot read newspapers or magazines because of physical impairments such as partial vision loss, blindness or stroke.

Through the work of a volunteer board and a very small staff, Voice of the Blue Ridge has helped translate printed material into audio form for thousands of people over the years in a number of creative ways.

As an original partner with WVTF Public Radio, Voice of the Blue Ridge has long supported radio reading services in southwest and central Virginia, and through new, innovative technologies, Voice of the Blue Ridge is exploring more modern ways of transmitting critical information to this important group of people.

Mission Statement

It is the Mission of the Voice of the Blue Ridge to provide various services to meet the needs of the blind, visually impaired, and others with print handicaps, especially in Central and Southwest Virginia, with programs centered on accessibility to the printed word, audio aids, and technical communication aspects, to enhance communication and life opportunities for those who might not otherwise have this enrichment.

Executive Committee

Ms. Debra Helms, President, Chair
Dr. Joe Blackstock, Vice-President
Mr. Bayne Sandridge , Treasurer
Ms. Lila Dickerson , Secretary
Dr. David Hartman , At Large
Mr. J.W. Burton , At Large