CRIS Radio Search SEARCH AUDIO LIBRARY CRISKIDS™ CRISACCESS™ CRIS EN ESPAÑOL CRISACCESS™: CRIS’ MUSEUM SERVICE CRISAccess™ – Instant Access with QR Codes Diane Weaver Dunne demonstrates CRISAccess to a family at Mystic Aquarium. CRIS Radio is integrating QR Code technology to instantly “link and play” audio files of information posted on signs or other printed materials for people who are blind or print-handicapped. Visitors can access the audio files with any mobile device downloaded with a QR Code Reader application. CRISAccess™ is part of CRIS Radio’s new Adaptive Audio Accessibility services initiative that promotes access to information at museums for people who have difficulty reading posted signs. See how it works: Download a QR Reader onto your smart phone QR Code Readers: Android | IOS Visit one of our museum sites Connecticut Valley Agriculture Museum Jonathan’s Dream The Mark Twain House & Museum Mystic Aquarium New Britain Museum of American Art New England Air Museum New England Carousel Museum Old Sturbridge Village Windham Textile & History Museum Open the QR Reader application Aim your phone at the QR Code so that it “captures” the code on your phone’s screen The audio should start playing (you may need to push play on your media player app) What are QR codes? (www.crisradio.org) QR Code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) is the trademark for a type of matrix barcode that has become popular due to its fast readability and large storage capacity. The code consists of black modules (square dots) arranged in a square image pattern on a white background. See sample image to the right. QR Codes are typically images placed on printed materials or at locations. They are scanned by cell phones and tablets which will open “links”. Below is a sampling of audio files that will play from QR Code images that will be located at selected exhibits at Old Sturbridge Village. Below is a sampling of QR Codes that will play the audio files listed above. (Must scan with a mobile device downloaded with a QR Code Reader application) Serving all of Connecticut from six studios around the state. CRIS HOME NEWS IN EDUCATION VOICES OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE VOICES OF WWI LISTEN NOW LISTEN ON DEMAND NEWS IN 20 WHAT WE DO APPLY FOR SERVICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SCHEDULE DONATE ABOUT CRIS MAGAZINES CRIS Radio NEW AT CRIS CRIS’ 24th GOLF CLASSIC: Wrap up October 7, 2021 The 24th CRIS Golf Classic was a huge success, raising money by gathering old friends and … Jonathan’s Dream Park Enhances Accessibility w/CRIS App June 18, 2021 Press Release Jonathan’s Dream Park, an accessible and inclusive playground designed for all ages and … Bright Spot: Non-profit is helping kids improve their literacy from home (WFSB) May 19, 2021 Click photo above to watch the video. (WFSB) – A local non-profit is helping kids … CRIS Goes Platinum with Guidestar October 14, 2020 CRIS Radio has received the coveted Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency, adding to your confidence … CRIS Radio makes its programs available to individuals who are unable to read printed materials due to blindness or other disabilities, including visual, learning, physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities. Connecticut Radio Information System, Inc. 315 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 Office:(860) 527-8000 Proudly powered by WordPress