About Omni Media Networks

OMNI Media Networks ("OMNI") is a public benefit non-profit organization providing:  Education, Information and Entertainment directed to people with disabilities (primarily vision impaired persons) and older individuals who would enjoy the variety of  "Webcasting" that we offer.  OMNI is organized and operated as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

Education will be provided by partnering with the current long distance learning curriculum providers and the development of new curriculum programs.  Assistive technology training and many other educational opportunities will be available.

Information  will be provided through partnerships and direct web site links to existing providers.

Entertainment will be a offered through partnerships, web site links and original programming.  We will show case a variety of talent from the disabled community and older members of our community.

We ensure the content we provide will meet all ADA (American Disabilities Act) requirements.

About Golden Hours

Golden Hours is a radio reading and information service for those who are unable to read traditional printed material, the physically disabled and senior citizens.

Golden Hours is on the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

Jerry DeLaunay is responsible for the overall management of Golden Hours, and he is the chairman of the board of Omni Media Networks.  Jerry has been involved in managing Golden Hours since 1995.   

Jerry DeLaunay and his guide dog Kehei (pronounced "key-eye" in the studio

History of Golden Hours

Golden Hours was founded in 1975 by Graham Archer. Archer recognized the value of a radio reading and entertainment service when his mother-in-law became housebound and in need of information and entertainment.  The service started with a signal carried over telephone wires.   It then was carried as a secondary audio channel on Oregon Public Broadcasting's television signal, and over the internet. When Archer retired in 1987, OPB continued the service until 2008. As of May 1, 2008, OPB dropped their support and Omni Media Networks is now solely responsible for the Golden Hours signal, which is now carried only over the internet. We continue to seek broadcasting partners to carry our signal over the air. 

Golden Hours listeners generally range in age from 49-90, but all ages are represented.  Some listeners are totally blind; however, many have less severe visual impairments or are otherwise disabled.