RISE

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RISE is WMHT's 24-hour radio information service for the blind and print disabled in New York's Capital Region and the Hudson Valley. Arden Leach Each week, our dedicated team of volunteers reads articles from local and national newspapers, popular periodicals and books to audiences who would otherwise be unable to access such information. RISE depends on the generosity of concerned organizations and individuals, so please consider making a donation to assist us in providing this free public service.

RISE has recently partnered with Mindy Bockstein, Chairperson and Executive Jack Keenan Interviews Mindy Bockstein on RISE Radio Director of the New York State Consumer Protection Board, to bring news, information and consumer alerts to the RISE listening audience during the RISE radio program 'Old Time Radio Theatre.' If you are interested in learning more, this partnership was publicized in the New York State Consumer Protection Board's spring newsletter.

The Printed Word for the Print Disabled

Receivers are loaned free-of-charge to applicants who are currently registered with the New York State Commission for the Visual Handicapped or the Library of Congress Talking Books Program. Applicants who are not registered with one of the above must have a visual or physical condition which impedes access to printed material, as certified by a medical professional, social worker, librarian or rehabilitation counselor.

If you can receive WMHT-FM on your regular radio at home, you are likely within range to recieve RISE. If you are unsure as to whether you are in this range, please see our broadcast coverage map below. To receive RISE, you will need to request a special receiver. Bishop Howard Hubbard, Contributor Bob Yager and Volunteer Jack Keenan To further serve our community, our Web site now includes a "font enlarge" feature and RISE is now available to our subscribers as online streaming audio. Contact us for more information on how to access this service. If you would like to help RISE, please mail your donation to: WMHT-RISE, 4 Global View, Troy, NY 12180. Or call (518) 880-3400 for more information.