100th Anniversary Of United States Into World War I
CRIS Radio's Voice's of World War I project received a little mention in this morning's Courant in a story about ceremonies remembering the war.
You can read it HERE.
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Voices Launches @ CT State Library
Voices of World War I launched today at the Connecticut State Library. Secretary of State Denise Merrill, DRS Commissioner Amy Porter and other dignitaries were on hand to praise the new service that makes historical documents from World War I available to people with disabilities.
CRIS volunteers … Continue Reading ›› WWI Archives Made Accessible
World War I Archives Made Accessible with Audio Recordings
CRIS Radio, the IDEAL Group, and the Connecticut State Library (CSL) are working together on a collaborative pilot project to improve access to archival records and historical documents for individuals with print disabilities. Read more.
Positive Futures: Sharon Denson, CTBLN
Sharon Denson, Executive Director of Connecticut Business Leadership Network, returns to Positive Futures to talk with Steve about perspectives of employers and their desires and concerns about diversifying.
The Connecticut Business Leadership Network is growing coalition of Connecticut employers that are working together to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
For more information about CTBLN, follow the link below:
Connecticut Explored- Spring 2017
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Spring 2017 articles:
- Remembering World War I
- The Connecticut National Guard on the Mexican Border
- Letting Slip the Dogs of War
- Connecticut Pioneers Built the U.S. Navy’s First Airship
- SPECIAL SECTION: Connecticut State Library—Connecticut in World War I
- The Bonus Marchers
- Ruth Hovey, Hartford Hero
- The 102nd Regiment on the Western Front
- Aviation Pioneer Benjamin Foulois
- Site Lines: Connecticut’s World War I Memorials.
Catching up with Community Foundation of Middlesex County
Today we had the opportunity to meet with staff of CFMC, along with dozens of other grantees to talk about funding CRIS is receiving this year from the Foundation. We couldn't operate with community foundation support from folks like CFMC, and we thrive … Continue Reading ›› 
CRIS Welcomes New Dir of Finance
Learn more about Kim by clicking HERE.
CRIS @ Lions Mid-Winter Conference
Great morning with Connecticut Lions at their Mid-Winter Conference in Cromwell! Talking about CRIS programs with CRIS Cabinet Chair Eileen Akers for Lions District 23C and long-time CRIS volunteer Charlie Wynn!
Enfield Rep. David Kiner interviews Tom & Diane
Rep. David Kiner of Enfield used his community access show to interview Tom Grossi and Diane Weaver Dunne about CRIS.
You can watch the show HERE.