ARGIRO SPYRIDAKH

Read for Others was created almost 10 years ago, after a conversation I had with my friend Thodoris who is blind from birth. We were talking about literature and when I suggested a book for him to read he replied that it was not available at the Hearing Library for the Blind. So, at first very spontaneously and then very organized I created Reading for Others.

Read for Others is a non-profit organization and an OPI certified agency for the production and distribution of audio books to blind and print disabled people.

Our vision is a society in which everyone has equal access to knowledge, books and social interaction.

At the same time, we strengthen social culture by training employees, students and teachers in inclusive practices that respect diversity.

Our mission is to ensure equal educational opportunities, through access to books, for people who lack this opportunity.

Reading for Others conducts three programs:

We record audio literary and academic books on request from blind users and blind students.

We empower the elderly and sick, psycho-emotionally, by keeping them company and reading them books of their choice.

We empower society by promoting good accessibility practices that respect diversity, educating social groups ( employees and students) and empowering them with the knowledge and skills they need.