NOTE: As of 12/16/2011 our email address has changed. You can reach us at omni@omnimedia.org.

Omni Media Networks is a public-benefit, non-profit organization providing information, education, and entertainment for people who are unable to read traditional printed material, the physically disabled, and senior citizens. We provide audio streams (webcasts) available over the internet that specifically address the needs of this audience.

This website offers high-contrast text, minimal graphics, and simple design so that it can be easily accessed by the vision-impaired.

LISTEN TO OUR LIVE AUDIO STREAMS

LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS

NOTE: We now offer podcast versions of our newspaper readings. Tune in any time, day or night, for the latest newspaper readings from the Portland and Eugene newspapers.

Google Survey to Understand Computer Usage of the Blind

The American Council of the Blind is working with Google Inc. to survey blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind individuals to better understand how they use computers and assistive technology to access information. Participating in this survey can help Google make their products more accessible. You can participate in this survey here.

What the 2011 ADA Revisions Mean

During the 2011 Guide Dog Users of Oregon Romp, Sherri Rita, from the Northwest ADA Center, spoke about the 2011 revisions to the Americans with Disabilities Act. You can listen to her talk here.

Transportation and Equity Discussion

On Wednesday, April 6, Transportation for America sponsored a box-lunch and conversation about transportation issues. You can learn more and listen here.

2010 National Federation of the Blind of Oregon State Convention

The 2010 NFBO state convention was held in Beaverton, Oregon November 5th through the 7th. If you were not able to attend the convention, or you want to hear it again, you can listen to it here:

Convention agenda

NFBO 2010 convention, part 1
NFBO 2010 convention, part 2
NFBO 2010 convention, part 3
NFBO 2010 convention, part 4
NFBO 2010 convention, part 5
NFBO 2010 convention, part 6
NFBO 2010 convention, part 7
NFBO 2010 convention, part 8
NFBO 2010 convention, part 9
NFBO 2010 convention, part 10

2010 Connecting Communities Conference

The 2010 Connecting Communities conference was held in Portland, Oregon. Organized by PHC Northwest, the conference brought together and celebrated people living in our community, raised statewide awareness of disability issues, and addressed the disconnect between disability advocacy organizations.

Omni Media Networks recorded the conference. You can listen to it here.

Internet Radios are Now Available

The IRIS Internet Radio is an easy-to-use, stand-alone radio that lets you listen to all your favorite audio streams without a computer. Learn more.

How to get a radio.

Your Donations Can Help

We can always use your help. So please consider donating to Omni Media Networks. We also have a vehicle donation program. Learn more. 

The American Council of the Blind of Oregon has provided support and donations to Omni Media Networks, including a recent 2010 grant for a new production server. Please consider supporting this fine organization. Learn more.

In addition, our friends at Free Geek have kindly donated refurbished computers to us. If you have old computer equipment, consider donating it to Free Geek, where it will be put to good use.

Thanks also to opus:interactive, who recently donated computer server hardware to us. Consider opus:interactive if you need internet access, web hosting, or business solutions.

NEW: Catherine Miller is a visually-impaired artist who is undertaking a project called A Somewhat Secret Place: Disability and Art. This book and exhibition project will create an international conversation showing that artists and writers with disabilities are capable of expanding what is considered fine art and the common understanding of art history. Please consider supporting Catherine's project. Learn more here.

Support Mandate 508

Join Omni Media Networks in supporting Mandate508, a coalition of disability and community organizations, in advocating for the State of Oregon to upgrade Section508 from a self-policing policy of making websites accessible for those with disabilities to a statute that requires adherence and monitors compliance, like many other states have already done, including Arizona, California, Missouri, Nebraska and others. Learn more. 

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