Today CRIS celebrated the completion of an evaluation of CRIS Radio at an event at the Pond House. Thirteen other Hartford area nonprofits were part of the eighteen month process that including monthly training on conducting and evaluating services. The process was funded by the Hartford … Continue Reading ››
Even at CRIS we sometimes think of our service as a reading service for older people who have lost their vision, and really strictly for people who are blind. That's our history. It's not who we are today.
That fact was brought to the front today when … Continue Reading ››
At CRIS, we run into Lions a lot. We are aware of their dedication and the many programs that they have combat enemies of healthy vision. From low vision centers to summer camps, the Lions make their craft fair/raffle ticket/ shad derby monies stretch to make … Continue Reading ››
Today CRIS is producing 9 PSAs for American School for the Deaf. The PSAs were recorded by students, parents and administrators of ASD, as the prepare to celebrate 200 years of educating students who are deaf. The PSAs are funded by the Auerbach Foundation and will will heard on CRIS throughout the year.
Did you know … Continue Reading ››
Valerie Ellis, ADA Paratransit Eligibility Coordinator, joins Steve to talk about transportation services in CT for people with disabilities looking for employment.
Here are some links to information discussed on the show:
Ronni Zoback
Ronni Zoback of Tolland sat in the back of a conference room with a dozen other teachers. "Has anyone here heard of CRIS Radio?"
Ronni's hand went up, and when pressed, she told her story. Hear it HERE.
We are … Continue Reading ››
Scot Haney knocked the ball out of the park with his dance performance, but on this night his competition wasn't Joe Furey and Weather Watch, it was the five most dazzling women in all of Connecticut. The 2017 Dining & Dancing in the Dark Champions are: Amanda Raus (Fox CT) & Hanna Mordoh.
It may have been the most dazzling D&D yet, and the winners are the people all over CT who use CRIS services, as the night raised record amounts to help CRIS continue its mission. READ MORE
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