CRIS Radio Search SEARCH AUDIO LIBRARY CRISKIDS™ CRISACCESS™ CRIS EN ESPAÑOL CRIS HISTORY Directions | History | Events | Staff | Board | CRIS in the News | Photos | About The first CRIS program broadcast articles featured in the Hartford Courant and a national magazine. Volunteers Alan Sagal, Jim MacPherson and Ron Milligan shared reading responsibilities for the two-hour broadcast that was aired on the subcarrier frequency of WJMJ. CRIS moves into a building located behind the Board of Education and Services for the Blind offices in Windsor. CRIS introduces “Bookmark,” a program featuring a New York Times best-selling book and increases programming to eight hours per day, Monday through Friday. CRIS begins broadcasting seven days a week. WPKN in Bridgeport becomes the second station to provide CRIS programming on its subcarrier frequency. Daily programming is increased to 14 hours per day. The first regional satellite studio opens in the University of Bridgeport’s North Hall. Readings from New Haven Journal and the Bridgeport Telegram and Journal are included. CRIS begins to air 24 hours a day. CRIS continues to expand its programming, thanks to the dedication and commitment of numerous volunteers who provide on-air voice talent. The University of Connecticut begins carrying CRIS on the subcarrier frequency on its college radio station, WHUS. Continental Cable adds CRIS to their audio channel line-up. Cox Cable and United Cable of Eastern CT begin to carry CRIS. • The University of Bridgeport studio is closed and CRIS relocates to Trumbull High School. Tele-Media Company of Northeastern Connecticut, Cablevision and United Cable of Eastern CT add CRIS programming. CRIS changes its name from Connecticut Radio Information Service to Connecticut Radio Information System. CRIS opens satellite studio at Three Rivers College in Norwich and adds readings of the Willimantic Chronicle, Norwich Bulletin, and The Day of New London. Connecticut Community College instructional television makes CRIS programming available on its secondary audio program (SAP) channel.The Danbury Lions Club partners with CRIS to start a satellite studio in Danbury. CRIS celebrates 20 years of service.CRIS institutes its Telephone Reader Service, which gives listeners the opportunity to hear programs with a toll free phone call. CRIS moves into new offices and studios in Windsor. CRIS begins the transition from analog to digital recording. The Norwich Studio at Three Rivers CC was relocated to the Disabilities Network of Eastern CT in Norwich.CRIS develops plans to build a new broadcast center in Windsor. Construction begins on a new building at 315 Windsor Avenue in Windsor. CRIS moves into its own, newly constructed broadcast center in Windsor and begins to offer its programming on its Web site at www.crisradio.org. CRIS celebrates 30 years and begins planning for enhanced programming and listener options. CRISKids for Schools kicks off as the nation’s only library of children’s magazines, Common Core materials and customized classroom materials, all in human narration. CRIS partners with Comcast to deliver streaming children’s magazines over the cable network at CT Children’s Medical Center. CRIS launches CRISAccess as a pilot with Old Sturbridge Village. The service provides audio descriptions of museum exhibits using QR Codes. CRIS offers the nation's first dedicated stream of Spanish-language magazines. Logo celebrates CRIS 2015-16 launch of mobile apps. 2016 Volunteer Reception Voices of World War I launches as a partnership between the CT State Library and IDEAL Group, funded in part by the National Publications & Records Commission. 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