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The TIC Radio and Podcast Players!
Click the link below to stay up to date on all the latest TIC RAPPers news and to hear past performances.
2020 NFB Mass Chapter's Annual Conference
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Federation Of The Blind held their annual conference February 22-23 2020. If you were unable to attend, you can listen to the morning and afternoon sessions from Saturday, February 22nd here! For more information on the NFB of Massachusetts, visit their website: https://www.nfbma.org/
Senior's First
Children's Stories
Monday, October 21, 2019
TIC had the pleasure of attending and recording The Massachusetts White Cane Day Celebration at the Massachusetts State House! We had a wonderful time!
Thank you Massachusetts Commission for the Blind for letting us be apart of this important day!
If you missed the broadcast you can hear the entire recording by clicking on the link below:
"2019/20 Season Opener" 10/19/19
TIC had the pleasure of broadcasting the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra's Season Opener concert live on Saturday, October 19th 2019.
The orchestra performed the following: Beethoven: Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Copland: Appalachian Spring, Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
If you missed the live broadcast you can hear the entire performance by clicking the link below:
Reading of The Declaration of Independence by TIC Volunteer, Bill "The Z Man"
Click Here to listen to Bill Z's reading of The Declaration of Independence
Click Here to listen to Bill Z's reading of The United State Documents
South Shore Collaborative Low-Vision
Support Group
Next meeting: To be announced
Topic: To be announced
Speaker: To be announced
The Marshfield Council on Aging, Duxbury Senior Center, Kingston Council on Aging, the Plymouth Center for Active Living, and the Talking Information Center have teamed up to host a collaborative low vision group on the South Shore.
The goal of this initiative is to provide a space for individuals with a visual impairment to gather and share information. These meetings are broadcast live so that those who are unable to attend a low vision support group still have access to the pertinent and important information being discussed.
If you missed a meeting click the links below to hear it in its entirety.
South Shore Low Vision Group | January 14, 2018 |
South Shore Low Vision Group | November 19, 2018 | MCB
(Massachusetts Commission of the Blind)
South Shore Low Vision Group | September 10, 2018 | MABVI
(Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired)
South Shore Low Vision Group | April 9, 2018 | Transportation
South Shore Low Vision Group | June 18, 2018 | Technology
South Shore Low Vision Group | March 11, 2019 | NECO
(New England College of Optometry)
South Shore Low Vision Group | May 13, 2019 | Perkins Library
South Shore Low Vision Group | July 8, 2019 | Registry of Motor Vehicles
South Shore Low Vision Group | September 23, 2019 | Executive Office of Elder Affairs
South Shore Low Vision Group | November 18, 2019 | Carroll Center for the Blind
This program is proudly sponsored by Roche Brothers.
The "Stories of Music Artists" by John Pizzi
Airs every Saturday at 10:00 p.m.
"Hey everyone, I’m Johnny Pizzi, host of “Stories of Music Artists” here on the Talking Information Center. I’ve been fortunate to be a volunteer and a host of the show since January, 2019. How?...why?...it all happened one evening. I was checking out the news and I saw a segment on the Talking Information Center. The news segment reminded me of the service that is provided to their listeners by the staff and volunteers. They were all providing this service with informative and entertaining programming at a radio station. I called the next day because I knew that’s where I would like to volunteer, and hopefully, add an entertaining and informative music-talk radio show for their listeners. I also wanted to be part of a radio station and an organization that provides a valued service where the programming benefits many in need. It’s been all that and a way for me to give back while learning” - Johnny Pizzi
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 p.m. to hear TIC's new program, "Stories of Music Artists" by TIC Volunteer, John Pizzi! What is this show about?! We'll let John explain:
“Hey my friends, I hope you will join me for “Stories of Music Artists” here on TIC. The show will “turn print into sound” by featuring discussions from various writings on various music artists, as well as, talking music in general. Simply, we’ll be telling their stories and talking their music. In addition, the show will occasionally feature guests to talk about this together. For sure, it will be music and human interest informative and include some fun. I’m looking forward to talking about all of this here on TIC!” - Johnny Pizzi
Stories of Music Artists - Episode 38: (11/30/19)
Stories of Music Artists - Episode 37: (11/23/19)
Stories of Music Artists - Episode 36: (11/16/19)
"2018/19 Season Finale: POPS!" 4/27/19
TIC had the pleasure of broadcasting the ASO's Season Finale concert live on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The orchestra performed the following: Gershwin: Catfish Row — Porgy and Bess symphonic suite. Williams: E.T. Theme: Adventures on Earth. Anderson: Fiddle Faddle, Syncopated Clock, Chicken Reel, First Day of Spring.
If you missed the live broadcast you can hear the entire performance by clicking the link below:
"2018/19 Season Opener" 10/20/18
TIC had the pleasure of broadcasting the ASO's Season Opener concert live on Saturday, October 20th 2018. The orchestra performed the following: Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to The Consecration of the House, Op. 124 - John Adams:The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra) - Aaron Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo -Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, From the New World - Adagio-Allegro molto - Largo - Scherzo: Molto vivace - Allegro con fuoco
If you missed the live broadcast you can hear the entire performance by clicking the link below:
14th Annual Educational Conference and Caregiver Day
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Alzheimer's Partnership of The South Shore and The Alzheimer's Association held their annual educational conference and caregiver day on April 24, 2019. The conference took place at Oak Point in Middleboro MA. If you were unable to attend, you can listen to all three presentations from the conference by clicking on the links below!
3.) Panel of caregivers who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease
Blind Legislative Informational Networking Day (B.L.I.N.D.) 2019
March 19, 2019 11:30am-2pm
Massachusetts State House, Great Hall of Flags
If you missed our live broadcast of the B.L.I.N.D. event, you can listen to it by selecting the link below. The event will also rebroadcast on TIC at 8pm on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
The purpose of this event is to advocate for legislative support of the FY2020 budget and funding recommendations that recognize the necessity for specialized blindness services and their critical importance and need for funding in these challenging budgetary times. For more information, visit the Perkins website: B.L.I.N.D. 2019 Info
B.L.I.N.D. Event 2019 Sponsors:
- Bay State Council of the Blind
- Carroll Center for the Blind
- Lowell Association for the Blind
- Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- National Braille Press
- National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
- Perkins School for the Blind for the Friends of the Perkins Library and the Worcester Talking Book Library
- Talking Information Center Network
"FOCUS" on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference
March 13, 2019 8am-3:30pm
Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood MA
Unable to attend the 14th Annual "Focus" Conference? You can listen to the opening remarks, keynote address and six sessions here by clicking the links below. For more information on the "Focus" initiative visit FOCUS.
- Open Remarks by Commissioner Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, David D'Arcangelo. Keynote Speaker: Lotfi B. Merabet, OD, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Harvard Medical School Director, the Laboratory for Visual Neuroplasticity Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Managing Light to Enhance Visual Functioning, Bob McGillivary, Director of Low Vision Services The Carroll Center for the Blind
- Cortical Visual Impairment: The Role of the Ophthalmologist, Gena Heidary, MD,PhD., Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Director, Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Children's Hospital
- Intro to Assistive Technology Assesments and Recommendations, Kate Katulak, M.Ed., TVI, Assistant Director of College Success Perkins School for the Blind. HuyenTran Vo, M.Ed., Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist, Perkins School for the Blind College Success Program
- Lunch & Award Presentations: Remarks by David D'Arcangelo, MCB Commissioner
- Learn how "FLIRT"ing and "KISS"ing fit into Rehabilitation Teaching, Carolyn M. Ovesen, M.Ed., COMS, COTA/L Rehabilitation Teaching Supervisor Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
- Optometric Vision therapy - What it is? How it works? Who Would Benefit?, Theresa J. Ruggiero, O.D., FCOVD Northampton Vision Specialists
The 'Did You Know PSA' by Faith Murray
TIC's youngest intern at the age of 11 years old!
Faith Murray with Sally Turner & Rex Sakamoto from NowThis News
Have you met TIC’s youngest intern, Faith Murray? At just 11 years old, Faith has been developing her radio skills as well as educating TIC listeners about different disabilities each week! Listen to Faith’s Public Service Announcements below!
Faith has been featured on the following media news outlets!
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
A Proud Partner of TIC Network
We are proud to partner with The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra to broadcast their LIVE concerts to over 30,000 visually impaired or otherwise disabled listeners across Massachusetts!
The Plymouth Phil is now in its 103rd season! The orchestra is comprised of all highly trained professional musicians from all over the world! The orchestra is directed by Music Director and Conductor, Steven Karidoyanes, performing all across the region of southeastern New England! Visit their website for more information or to purchase tickets to a concert!
TIC had the pleasure of broadcasting the Plymouth Phil's Holiday Pops Concert LIVE at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, 2018. The orchestra performed holiday classics such as O Holy Night, Do You Hear What I Hear, and music from A Christmas Carl, the Musical and more!
North River Collaborative
Radio Play Performances
Introducing to you, the talented students Alex, John, Eddie and their job coach, Cait, from the North River Collaborative! Every other week Alex, John, Eddie and Cait come to TIC to perform and record a radio play for our network! They are quite the talented group! These students play multiple characters and produce all the sound effects themselves! Their debut performance was Alice and Wonderland. You can listen to all the plays performed by the North River Collaborative students by clicking on the links below!
North River Collaborative: Alice in Wonderland
North River Collaborative: Wizard of Oz
North River Collaborative: Beauty and the Beast
"Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins" by Mary Shields
“Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins” read on TIC Network! Local author and Plymouth MA native, Mary Shields shared her book of “Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins” with our listeners! Mary is the founder and president of Shields Design Studio located on the historic Plymouth waterfront. The book was read and aired on our story time hour in three separate episodes! Be transported back in time as two unlikely friends travel from England to the New World together. This book was read by TIC volunteer Carol Friedman. Follow the links below to listen to this fun, educational and historical novel about the unlikely friendship of Barnicle and Husk! Click here to learn more about Barnicle and Husk and the author, Mary Shields.
Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins Episode One
Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins Episode Two
Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins Episode Three
The Blind Girl and Dog Podcast!
The very talented Lindsay has returned to intern with us again for this summer 2018! This summer, Lindsay will host "The Blind Girl and Dog Podcast", which will air monthly. Below is the link to the first two episodes in which Lindsay discusses her experiences at The Carroll Center for The Blind and gives us an update on her guide dog Thornton.
The Blind Girl & Dog Podcast 2018: Episodes One & Two
The Lindsay and Thornton Show!
We love summer because that means the return of our amazing intern, Lindsay! Last summer (2017), Lindsay hosted "The Lindsay and Thornton Show", which aired monthly. Below is the link to the first two episodes in which Lindsay discussed the process of getting her new guide dog, Thornton, and how it has changed her life.
Coffee Break Concert Series presented by the South Shore Conservatory
Listen to the Elan Mehler Trio perform at South Shore Conservatory's Coffee Break Concert Series on Tuesday, February 27th at the Ellison Center for the Arts in Duxbury. Once a month, the Conservatory hosts a FREE one hour concert on their Duxbury campus. To hear the concert click the link below:
In case you missed it...
Click here to listen to the Bay Colony Shakespeare Company perform Twelfth Night! This performance was rehearsed, directed and produced specifically to be aired on TIC!
