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2. Our Mission
Our Mission
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To provide a professional communication
service which caters for the special
requirements of the print handicapped (i.e.
people with literacy problems, vision
impairments, physical disabilities,
intellectural disabilities, or English as a
second language) with a strong emphasis on
information, education and entertainment.
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To provide a radio service that responds to
the needs of the Print Handicapped and so enable
them to access a wide range of vital
information.
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To bring the world of print to people who,
for reasons of Age, Disability or Literacy
problems, experience difficulties with printed
information.
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To close the information gap experienced by
Print Handicapped people, and to provide support
services for the print handicapped through the
broadcasting of appropriate quality material to
enable our clients to interact fully and
effectively within the community.
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To meet the needs of the more than 250,000
people with
a) Literacy problems
b) Vision
impairments
c) Phycial disabilities
d)
Intellectual disabilities
e) ESL (English as
a Second Language)
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To research and identify the needs of the
Print Handicapped.
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To prepare, develop, produce and communicate
material for the Print Handicapped to ensure
that our programs are beneficial to our clients,
and meet their needs.
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To establish associated links with
educational institutions, cultural and service
organisations that will enable 4RPH to fulfil
its mission by encouraging active participation
and support.
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To operate and maintain a quality 24 hour
communication service.
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To operate and maintain a working environment
(i.e. tools, equipment and training) that
encourages the active participation of
volunteers in the provision of our services and
their personal and professional development.
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To foster awareness and recognition within
the wider community of the vital and valuable
services that 4RPH provides.
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