Audio-Reader's logo has a blue shield to the left that looks like an open book with 5 white lines on the left and 5 red soundwaves on the right followed by text reading Audio-Reader, Sharing the gift of sight through sound.
Two coffee cups click below text reading Audio-Reader's Virtual Coffee Bar, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm on Zoom.

Virtual Cofee Bar - 2026 Topics

January – January 21
Volunteer Resources and Overview for 2026, just a hello- sneak peek at the February Book, Book Recommendations for 2026

February – February 18
Conversations on Books with Experiences of persons with Vision Loss; books below. 

March –  Adjusted Date- March 11
Audacity and Reading Remotely - Steve Grimm and Nick Carswell

April – April 15
Caring for Your Voice – Audio-Reader Volunteer AND Vocologist, Dr. Heather Nelson, will share some ways volunteers can care for their voice.
May – May 20
Staying Neutral, Navigating Bias, Content Choices without Editorializing

June and July – OFF for Summer Break

August – August 19
Honing Our Craft: Mic and Reading Tips

September – September 16
Elevating Our Craft: Picture Description

October – October 21 
Vision Awareness and Accessibility

November – Nov 18
Partner Highlight and feedback for 2027 topics

Dec – off for the holidays

Zoom Meeting Details
https://kansas.zoom.us/j/91499262397 
Meeting ID: 914 9926 2397
Passcode: 4600

February VCB Books authored by persons sharing their experience with vision loss

Looking for your next read?  Check out these two and join us for discussion on Feb 18 at 2pm during Virtual Coffee Bar.  
A powerpoint slide about the book Positive Vision by Ken Brandt that includes a picture of the cover of the book. Then text reading Enjoying the adventures and advantages of poor eyesight.
A powerpoint slide featuring the book The Beauty of Dusk by Frank Bruni along with a picture of the book cover and a long summary of the book.
Images show the covers of these two books: Positive Vision by Ken Brandt and The Beauty of Dusk by Frank Bruni