Who: The CGR Radio Networks-The Northwest Audio Information Service.
What: The Northwest Audio Information Service operates TWO local on line broadcast streams.
CGR 1- Has News, Information, Community, Educational, and Entertainment Programming specifically for The 50 plus Generation that is relatable to that target audience (from Aging to Wellness) and programming for The Visually Impaired, Blind and Disabled in our area with News, Book-Magazine Readings in full.
CGR 2- is MORE music focused by offering Oldies(1954-79) plus Farm and Agricultural Programming by serving the growing Farm-AG and Grower population in SW Washington and Oregon as well any Oldies Music Fan!
Where: Independently Owned and Operated by Gerald Gaule in Vancouver Washington USA.
Why: By providing timely and informative content in order to serve the community’s needs.
FACTS:
61.3% listen to CGR 1 for its very distinctive and unique format serving those who are over 50 in Clark County. CGR 1 is the only full time service with this format in SW Washington and Oregon, 73.7% of our Metro area who are blind and Disabled do tune in to CGR 1.
62.1% Of The Farmers-Ranchers and Growers in Clark County tune in to CGR 2 for the time sensitive and reliable Farm and AG programming blended with Oldies Music. CGR 2 is the only AG-Farm and Oldies outlet in SW Washington.
On an average there is a total of over 1000-1400 Listeners per day on EACH Network!
The Music:
CGR 1 offers Nostalgic Music from 1898-1950, Some Classical and at times Ethnic Music in Over 40 Languages along with multi language programming to serve our Community.
CGR 2 offers Oldies,News,Info and Programming for the Blind and Disabled.
Other Programming:
On CGR 1 Old Time Radio and Nostalgia (at various times).
On CGR 2 Ridgefield High School-“Spudders Sports” plus NASCAR Racing from Performance Racing Network AND STILL offers programming for the Blind and Disabled.
The Goal: Is to serve our vast residents within Clark County-SW Washington and Oregon in ANY way by providing these TWO unique and well-needed networks.
NWAIS CGR Radio is listener supported and ALL donations are freewill and NON tax deductible and welcome and we thank you...the money you donate helps the two stations survive and to help the blind and disabled and I give 10 percent back to the community by donating to a local non profit.
CGR Radio Network 1…PROGRAMMING..
KEY PROGRAMS (ALL TIMES IN PACIFIC)
MAIN PROGRAMMING (VARIOUS TIMES) Between Featured Programming.
News,Info,Educational,Community and Topical Programming as well such as Newspaper-Book-Magazine Readings done by volunteers who are either Visually Impaired/Blind-Disabled and the 50 plus and various programming from non-paid program producers offering info such as health, retirement, financial, senior living-and lifestyle effecting those who listen(book readings are of public domain).**
Old Time Radio, Nostalgia, Old Time Commercials, Historical Recordings, Old Time Music from Cylinder Wax/78 RPM Recordings of a periodic and educational/oral time(public domain)***FILL IN Between programming.
Classical Music/Historical Readings, Book Readings (Educational/Public Domain) FILL-IN…***
FEATURED PROGRAMMING (which may change without possible notice unless Seasonal/Holiday programming may play)-TBA..
MONDAYS 3-4 AM CBS Radio Mystery Theater (1974-82).
2-5 PM Rick Skeen Host-Old Time Radio-Nostalgia.
TUESDAYS 1-2 PM French Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are
the targeted audience.
WEDNESDAY 2-3 AM Sports programming offering events, broadcasts and such covering Athletes who are Visually Impaired, Blind and or Disabled.
WEDNESDAY 1-2 PM Italian Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
THURSDAY 2-3 AM Bengali-Hindi-Marathi-Tamil-Urdu (and other languages of India) Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
FRIDAYS 2-3 AM Polka Hour.
SATURDAYS 3-4 AM Old Timey/Old Time Religious Radio Programming from the past and of historical value.
SATURDAYS 4-5 AM Arabic-Farsi (Persian)-Turkish Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
SUNDAYS
2-3 AM Afrikaans Amharic Somali Swahili Zulu language Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who the targeted audience are.
5-6 AM Asian Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
2-3 PM Slavic Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience and English Lessons for Slavic Native Speakers for connecting to the community in various ways.
3-4 PM German Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
4-5 PM Balkan Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
5-6 PM Scandinavian Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
7-9 PM Rick Skeen Host/Old Time Radio-Nostalgia.
9-10 PM Starr Talk/Nostalgia/Hollywood with Sonny Starr Syndicated.
10-11 PM Jewish/Hebrew Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
CGR 2...
CGR 2 Programming... (BETWEEN SHORT/LONG BLOCK PROGRAMMING)OLDIES MUSIC/HISTORY OF MUSIC
ALL AG/FARM PROGRAMMING FROM AMERICAN AG NETWORK....
MON-FRI (*SEE NOTE)
12-5:10 AM M-SAT CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
5:10-9:00 AM M-F THE JERRY GAULE RADIO SHOW/NEWS/INFO/COMMUNITY/WEATHER/CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:10 AM Early Market Summary (Monday-Friday)-An update on electronic grain trade and a livestock market recap. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:35 AM Overnight Farm News, (Monday-Friday). International, national, ®ional farm news stories. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:45 AM Farm News & Feature (Monday-Saturday)-Updates & additions to farm news of the previous hour, plus an insight into an important story of the day. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 5:55 AM
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
6:10 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An early look at electronic grain trade, along with analysis on how traders anticipate the livestock markets will open. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
6:50 AM Opening markets (Monday-Friday)-Early grain trade along with opening prices for cattle and hogs. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
7:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
7:20 AM Early Livestock Update/Electronic Grains (Monday-Friday)-Opening prices for cattle & hog markets, both future & cash prices. Includes electronic grain prices prior to the start of open outcry trading in the grain futures. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
7:45 AM Opening Grain Markets (Monday-Friday)-Open outcry session grain prices & analysis of factors affecting the market. Includes an update on the livestock markets. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 7:55 AM
8:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
8:30 AM Ag Weather & Quick Market Check (Monday-Friday)-Weather affecting agriculture in our region, plus updated market conditions. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
8:55 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An update & analysis of the grain & livestock markets. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
9:06-9:59 AM Adams on Ag M-F. 53 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:05 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday). 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:25 AM Farm News Today (Monday-Friday)-The top stories of the day in the world of agriculture, with the emphasis on news directly affecting farmers in the Dakotas. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:50 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An update on prices & analysis of the day’s trading at mid-session. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:55 AM Farm News & Feature (Monday-Saturday)-A review of the most important farm news of the day, plus special coverage on a feature story or newsmaker interview. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
11:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
11:20 AM Closing Livestock Markets (Monday-Friday)-Closing futures & cash prices for cattle & hogs, plus an analysis of why the markets moved up or down. Includes a brief look at the grain markets. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
11:40 AM Pre-Close Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An update on grain market conditions prior to the closing settlements, along with closing livestock settlements. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
FRIDAYS*....(PROGRAM NOTE/CHANGE)
12-3 PM The Roasts and Radio Show from Compass Coffee Roasting (Vancouver-St. Johns Location/1st and 3rd Friday)...
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC(IF NO ON LOCATION BROADCASTING)..
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 11:55 AM M-TH
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
12:10 PM Market Close & Analysis (Monday-Friday). Comprehensive market analysis of the session & closing settlement prices. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
NEWS,INFO,BOOK READINGS,MAGAZINE READINGS,COMMUNITY,EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED,BLIND AND DISABLED IN SW WA-CLARK COUNTY AND OREGON 1-7 PM M-FRI
9 PM-12 AM OLD TIME RADIO WESTERNS/NOSTALGIA M-SUN
WEEKENDS
SATURDAY
12 AM-5:25 AM CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC/HISTORY OF MUSIC
5:25 AM Overnight Farm News (Saturday)-International, national & regional farm news stories. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:45 AM Farm News &Feature (Saturday)-Updates & additions to farm news of the previous hour, plus an insight into an important story of the day. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 5:55 AM/7:55 AM
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:55 AM Farm News & Feature (Saturday)-A review of the most important farm news of the day, plus special coverage on a feature story or newsmaker interview. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 11:55 AM
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
NEWS,INFO,BOOK READINGS,MAGAZINE READINGS,COMMUNITY,EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED,BLIND AND DISABLED IN SW WA-CLARK COUNTY AND OREGON 1-7 PM M-SAT.
SYNDICATED PROGRAMMING SAT-Host Rick Skeen 7-9 PM 2 HOUR.
OLD TIME RADIO NOSTALGIA 9 PM-12 AM SAT
SUNDAY
12-5 AM SUNDAY CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
NEWS,INFO,BOOK READINGS,MAGAZINE READINGS,COMMUNITY,EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED,BLIND AND DISABLED IN SW WA-CLARK COUNTY AND OREGON 5 AM-7 PM SUN.
SYNDICATED PROGRAMMING SUN-Host Rick Skeen 7-9 PM 2 HOUR.
OLD TIME RADIO /NOSTALGIA 9 PM-12 AM SUN
ALL NETWORKS ARE...Very Target Specific...Radio Reading Services that offers programming intended mainly for The Blind, Visually Impaired and those who cannot hold or read print and this programming is very target specific and offers also timely News, Info, Book Readings, Magazine and Newspaper Readings, plus topical and educational programming that is very unique and serves an audience between 54-90 age.
Listeners are a diverse group. Some are blind. Some have low vision. Some know they are going to lose their vision sometime soon or are newly blind. And some are unable to process print materials because of a neurological disorder, physical disability or literacy issues.
All broadcasts and equipment are provided 100% free. We provide audio in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We serve those who experience blindness, low-vision, or print disability due to…
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Stroke
Parkinson’s Disease
Arthritis
Dyslexia
Learning Disabilities
CGR Programming Includes..
Audio Publications
Local News
Consumer Information
Health and Wellness
Working and Getting around
Entertainment
Education
Listen on your phone or iPhone
To Listen to Live Streams:
Dial 1-631-359-9451 (your phone company or provider may charge for data or use) otherwise, CGR offers this FREE for you!
PLUS CGR RADIO NETWORKS OFFERS SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING FOR THE BLIND IN OVER 40 LANGUAGES..TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY...
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CGR Radio Network 1…PROGRAMMING..
KEY PROGRAMS (ALL TIMES IN PACIFIC)
MAIN PROGRAMMING (VARIOUS TIMES) Between Featured Programming.
News,Info,Educational,Community and Topical Programming as well such as Newspaper-Book-Magazine Readings done by volunteers who are either Visually Impaired/Blind-Disabled and the 50 plus and various programming from non-paid program producers offering info such as health, retirement, financial, senior living-and lifestyle effecting those who listen(book readings are of public domain).**
Old Time Radio, Nostalgia, Old Time Commercials, Historical Recordings, Old Time Music from Cylinder Wax/78 RPM Recordings of a periodic and educational/oral time(public domain)***FILL IN Between programming.
Classical Music/Historical Readings, Book Readings (Educational/Public Domain) FILL-IN…***
FEATURED PROGRAMMING (which may change without possible notice unless Seasonal/Holiday programming may play)-TBA..
MONDAYS 3-4 AM CBS Radio Mystery Theater (1974-82).
2-5 PM Rick Skeen Host-Old Time Radio-Nostalgia.
TUESDAYS 1-2 PM French Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are
the targeted audience.
WEDNESDAY 2-3 AM Sports programming offering events, broadcasts and such covering Athletes who are Visually Impaired, Blind and or Disabled.
WEDNESDAY 1-2 PM Italian Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
THURSDAY 2-3 AM Bengali-Hindi-Marathi-Tamil-Urdu (and other languages of India) Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
FRIDAYS 2-3 AM Polka Hour.
SATURDAYS 3-4 AM Old Timey/Old Time Religious Radio Programming from the past and of historical value.
SATURDAYS 4-5 AM Arabic-Farsi (Persian)-Turkish Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
SUNDAYS
2-3 AM Afrikaans Amharic Somali Swahili Zulu language Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who the targeted audience are.
5-6 AM Asian Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
2-3 PM Slavic Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience and English Lessons for Slavic Native Speakers for connecting to the community in various ways.
3-4 PM German Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
4-5 PM Balkan Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
5-6 PM Scandinavian Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
7-9 PM Rick Skeen Host/Old Time Radio-Nostalgia.
9-10 PM Starr Talk/Nostalgia/Hollywood with Sonny Starr Syndicated.
10-11 PM Jewish/Hebrew Programming for native speakers with offerings of shows who are the targeted audience.
CGR 2...
CGR 2 Programming... (BETWEEN SHORT/LONG BLOCK PROGRAMMING)OLDIES MUSIC/HISTORY OF MUSIC
ALL AG/FARM PROGRAMMING FROM AMERICAN AG NETWORK....
MON-FRI (*SEE NOTE)
12-5:10 AM M-SAT CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
5:10-9:00 AM M-F THE JERRY GAULE RADIO SHOW/NEWS/INFO/COMMUNITY/WEATHER/CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:10 AM Early Market Summary (Monday-Friday)-An update on electronic grain trade and a livestock market recap. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:35 AM Overnight Farm News, (Monday-Friday). International, national, ®ional farm news stories. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:45 AM Farm News & Feature (Monday-Saturday)-Updates & additions to farm news of the previous hour, plus an insight into an important story of the day. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 5:55 AM
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
6:10 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An early look at electronic grain trade, along with analysis on how traders anticipate the livestock markets will open. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
6:50 AM Opening markets (Monday-Friday)-Early grain trade along with opening prices for cattle and hogs. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
7:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
7:20 AM Early Livestock Update/Electronic Grains (Monday-Friday)-Opening prices for cattle & hog markets, both future & cash prices. Includes electronic grain prices prior to the start of open outcry trading in the grain futures. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
7:45 AM Opening Grain Markets (Monday-Friday)-Open outcry session grain prices & analysis of factors affecting the market. Includes an update on the livestock markets. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 7:55 AM
8:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
8:30 AM Ag Weather & Quick Market Check (Monday-Friday)-Weather affecting agriculture in our region, plus updated market conditions. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
8:55 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An update & analysis of the grain & livestock markets. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
9:06-9:59 AM Adams on Ag M-F. 53 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:05 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday). 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:25 AM Farm News Today (Monday-Friday)-The top stories of the day in the world of agriculture, with the emphasis on news directly affecting farmers in the Dakotas. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:50 AM Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An update on prices & analysis of the day’s trading at mid-session. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:55 AM Farm News & Feature (Monday-Saturday)-A review of the most important farm news of the day, plus special coverage on a feature story or newsmaker interview. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
11:00 AM IRN NEWS (5 MIN) M-F
11:20 AM Closing Livestock Markets (Monday-Friday)-Closing futures & cash prices for cattle & hogs, plus an analysis of why the markets moved up or down. Includes a brief look at the grain markets. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
11:40 AM Pre-Close Market Check (Monday-Friday)-An update on grain market conditions prior to the closing settlements, along with closing livestock settlements. 3 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
FRIDAYS*....(PROGRAM NOTE/CHANGE)
12-3 PM The Roasts and Radio Show from Compass Coffee Roasting (Vancouver-St. Johns Location/1st and 3rd Friday)...
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC(IF NO ON LOCATION BROADCASTING)..
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 11:55 AM M-TH
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
12:10 PM Market Close & Analysis (Monday-Friday). Comprehensive market analysis of the session & closing settlement prices. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
NEWS,INFO,BOOK READINGS,MAGAZINE READINGS,COMMUNITY,EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED,BLIND AND DISABLED IN SW WA-CLARK COUNTY AND OREGON 1-7 PM M-FRI
9 PM-12 AM OLD TIME RADIO WESTERNS/NOSTALGIA M-SUN
WEEKENDS
SATURDAY
12 AM-5:25 AM CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC/HISTORY OF MUSIC
5:25 AM Overnight Farm News (Saturday)-International, national & regional farm news stories. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
5:45 AM Farm News &Feature (Saturday)-Updates & additions to farm news of the previous hour, plus an insight into an important story of the day. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 5:55 AM/7:55 AM
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
10:55 AM Farm News & Feature (Saturday)-A review of the most important farm news of the day, plus special coverage on a feature story or newsmaker interview. 4 MIN
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
CGR 2 LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER 11:55 AM
CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
NEWS,INFO,BOOK READINGS,MAGAZINE READINGS,COMMUNITY,EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED,BLIND AND DISABLED IN SW WA-CLARK COUNTY AND OREGON 1-7 PM M-SAT.
SYNDICATED PROGRAMMING SAT-Host Rick Skeen 7-9 PM 2 HOUR.
OLD TIME RADIO NOSTALGIA 9 PM-12 AM SAT
SUNDAY
12-5 AM SUNDAY CLASSIC OLDIES MUSIC
NEWS,INFO,BOOK READINGS,MAGAZINE READINGS,COMMUNITY,EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED,BLIND AND DISABLED IN SW WA-CLARK COUNTY AND OREGON 5 AM-7 PM SUN.
SYNDICATED PROGRAMMING SUN-Host Rick Skeen 7-9 PM 2 HOUR.
OLD TIME RADIO /NOSTALGIA 9 PM-12 AM SUN
ALL NETWORKS ARE...Very Target Specific...Radio Reading Services that offers programming intended mainly for The Blind, Visually Impaired and those who cannot hold or read print and this programming is very target specific and offers also timely News, Info, Book Readings, Magazine and Newspaper Readings, plus topical and educational programming that is very unique and serves an audience between 54-90 age.
Who: The CGR Radio Networks-The Northwest Audio Information Service.
What: The Northwest Audio Information Service operates TWO local on line broadcast streams.
CGR 1- Has News, Information, Community, Educational, and Entertainment Programming specifically for The 50 plus Generation that is relatable to that target audience (from Aging to Wellness) and programming for The Visually Impaired, Blind and Disabled in our area with News, Book-Magazine Readings in full.
CGR 2- is MORE music focused by offering Oldies(1954-79) plus Farm and Agricultural Programming by serving the growing Farm-AG and Grower population in SW Washington and Oregon as well any Oldies Music Fan!
Where: Independently Owned and Operated by Gerald Gaule in Vancouver Washington USA.
Why: By providing timely and informative content in order to serve the community’s needs.
FACTS:
61.3% listen to CGR 1 for its very distinctive and unique format serving those who are over 50 in Clark County. CGR 1 is the only full time service with this format in SW Washington and Oregon, 73.7% of our Metro area who are blind and Disabled do tune in to CGR 1.
62.1% Of The Farmers-Ranchers and Growers in Clark County tune in to CGR 2 for the time sensitive and reliable Farm and AG programming blended with Oldies Music. CGR 2 is the only AG-Farm and Oldies outlet in SW Washington.
On an average there is a total of over 1000-1400 Listeners per day on EACH Network!
The Music:
CGR 1 offers Nostalgic Music from 1898-1950, Some Classical and at times Ethnic Music in Over 40 Languages along with multi language programming to serve our Community.
CGR 2 offers Oldies,News,Info and Programming for the Blind and Disabled.
Other Programming:
On CGR 1 Old Time Radio and Nostalgia (at various times).
On CGR 2 Ridgefield High School-“Spudders Sports” plus NASCAR Racing from Performance Racing Network AND STILL offers programming for the Blind and Disabled.
The Goal: Is to serve our vast residents within Clark County-SW Washington and Oregon in ANY way by providing these TWO unique and well-needed networks.
According to a study sponsored by the National Eye Institute and reported in the Archives of Ophthalmology (April 2004), blindness or low vision affects 3.3 million Americans age 40 and over, or one in 28 individuals. While dealing with vision loss is difficult emotionally, behaviorally, socially and functionally, not being able to access current in depth news and information puts people with visual impairments at a definite disadvantage - it is more difficult to be as knowledgeable about the world or as empowered to make informed decisions as people who do not have a visual impairment. Not being able to read newspapers and magazines that one is accustomed to can be frustrating and depressing, presenting an obstacle as insurmountable as any physical barrier.
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) research indicates that there are 1.3 million people in the United States that are legally blind. It estimates that approximately an additional 75,000 people a year will become visually impaired and that there are 10 million people in the U.S. who are either blind or visually impaired. In this number 5.5 million are seniors. NFB believes that in the next 30 years, increasing numbers of aging baby boomers will become either blind or visually impaired, doubling the number of persons in this category. Recent media reports on increased obesity rates in America and resulting diabetes rates may result in more Americans suffering visual impairment and in someway CGR Radio brings enrichment and empowerment to their lives by educational entertainment and a wide array of programming to the community within SW Washington Oregon and the world!!
WHY RADIO READING SERVICES??
one of the many reasons radio reading services exist: to provide local, timely news to people who aren’t going to find that news anywhere but their local newspaper. We never lose the desire to know what’s going on in our local communities, even when we begin to lose our sight. Audio Information Services allow people to continue to access their local paper independently.
The relevance of radio reading services has been questioned of late. Why do it at all when technology allows people to read articles online using a computer and screen reading software?
The answer comes from the listeners we work with every day. When it comes to technology, one size does NOT fit all.
Imagine you have been sighted all your life, and due to an accident you are no longer able to see. You have a lot to learn to adapt to your condition. What are you going to do first: learn how to use screen reading software, or learn how to cook your food, operate your washing machine and match your clothes without relying on others? My answer? I’m going to learn the basics, and get a radio from an Audio Information Service to take care of my reading needs until such time I can take on the new technology.
Even those who have been blind since birth and are computer savvy report screen readers get hung up on web graphics often get requests to paste the text into the email because the website doesn’t allow them to access the entire article.
For others, financial limitations keep them from purchasing screen reading software, which can cost nearly a thousand dollars up front and requires an additional fee for license renewal. Even if screen reading software provided a perfect online reading experience, the content listeners crave may not be available.
Technology has also led to a vast improvement in electronic voices. Why, then, do reading services utilize thousands of volunteers to read our content? There are times when the human voice can convey the material being read more effectively.
Then there is the need for human connection. So many of our listeners are homebound or in care facilities — we might be the only human voice they hear on a given day.
Why radio reading? Audio Information Services make the printed word accessible to people with vision and print impairments in a way no other industry can, and we do it on a scale few can match. Technology is a spectrum. Formats will come and go. But Audio Information services are not dying. The professionals who work in this industry every day are committed to growing and changing along with the technology available to meet the varied needs of our listeners.
The CGR Radio Networks-NWAIS Radio for The Blind, Visually Impaired, Disabled and target programming DOES NOT intend to take away or claim any ownership of non internal sounds, audio or music ownership or any audio, in programming but credits the owners/copyright owner/and all programming used in any manner is for educational and or instructional and or historical value for posterity nor claim onwership of rights that are not of CGR Radio/NWAIS Radio, and programming was not purchased or exchanged in any manner, and does adhere to copyright and or public domain works, all programming ir some may have historical pre PC time period programming or vintage commercials or recordings used no programming is edited and or for classical works or historical purposes and not intended to claim such works but does give full credit. ALL CGR NWAIS and self recordings and sounds in any manner is of legal ownership of programming and such of Gerald Gaule and does not financially benefit or gain in any way or manner.
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Rest in Peace Jerry Delaunay I will miss you and THANKS OMNI Media Golden Hours for your years in service starting in 1971...
Legal statement:
Gerald R.Gaule owns CGR Radio Networks is located at 12611 NE 99th Street, AA 196-Vancouver Washington 98682.
10 percent of ALL SALES are donated to a Metro Area Non Profit.
CGR Radio/N.W.A.I.S is a Radio Reading Service that is target specific in programming intended mainly for those who cannot hold or read print but does offer News, Info, Educational/Informative and Entertainment and is NOT a NON Profit or claim to be but is commercially supported in order to pay it's bills from Electricity-Rent-Internet and Streaming,plus CGR/N.W.A.I.S IS a Member of The(IAAIS)International Association of Audio Information Services.
THIS Network has no connection in anyway to ASRN Radio,WSSB,KIEV LPFM 102.7,John F.Barber, I have donated ASRN Radio to KIEV LPFM in Camas in 2018.
Northwest Audio Information Service is Owned by Gerald R.Gaule and is registered with the IRS and does pay taxes and reports all voluntary free will donations in order to run CGR NWAIS Radio.
ALL sales, voluntary non tax deductible donations and station collections are welcome and again helping in operations of CGR Radio-NWAIS in order to serve the blind,disabled community in Vancouver Wa/Clark County Wa, AND 10 percent of ALL sales, donations and such is given back to a local non profit org and of your choice! WE THANK YOU!
CGR Radio would like to thank the following persons/business who supports CGR Radio in MANY Ways!.....THANK YOU...
KFAE also broadcast the CGR 1 Radio Reading Service to blind and handicapped listeners on its 67kHz subcarrier.However, this requires a special FM radio capable of receiving such broadcasts; it cannot be received on a standard FM radio.
The Fine Arts Radio Reading Service does break away from CGR 1 programming(Thank you to FARRS and KFAE 89.1 FM).
