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First Collaborative Low Vision Group on the South Shore to Meet April 9th

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC) of Marshfield, MA, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, has teamed up with the Marshfield Council on Aging, Duxbury Senior Center, Kingston Council on Aging, and the Plymouth Center for Active Living to host the first collaborative Low Vision Group on the South Shore.

Individuals with low vision and those who know someone with low vision are invited to TIC at 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield on Monday, April 9, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the first support group session. The topic of discussion will be transportation. A light lunch will be provided.

Anyone who is unable to attend the support group may tune in to TIC’s live broadcast of the Low Vision Group at noon on that day. Visit TIC’s website www.ticnetwork.org or contact 781-834-4400 to learn about the many ways to listen to TIC.

To reserve a seat at the Low Vision Group, or if you are in need of transportation to the group on April 9th, RSVP to your local Senior Center or Council on Aging.

“Individuals who are visually impaired and learning to cope with all the new adaptations and challenges that come with vision loss, such as orientation and mobility, are invited to attend the Low Vision Group,” said Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC. “The goal of this collaborative support group is to share impactful information that will help individuals with vision loss to continue to live healthy and independent lives.”

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Open Mic Night at TIC Studio Prior to Popular Radio Drama on March 29th

Talking Information CenterOn Thursday, March 29, 2018, Talking Information Center (TIC), an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, will hold an Open Mic Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at their studio prior to their featured radio drama performance at 7 p.m.

TIC is launching their first Open Mic Night at 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield and invites the public to perform and/or attend. Light food and refreshments will be served during Open Mic Night.

“Our Open Mic Night offers an opportunity for folks in our community to share their talents, whether they’d like to perform a skit or song, recite poetry or do a little stand-up comedy, the spotlight is theirs,” explained Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director.

Feature Presentation

At 7 p.m., TIC’s talented Radio and Podcast Players will perform “The Most Dangerous Game” radio play in front of a live studio audience. Based on a short story by Richard Connell, “The Most Dangerous Game” features a big game hunter from the Big Apple in a suspenseful adventure. The cast includes Steve Yakutis of Canton as Rainsford, Joe O’Connor of Plymouth as Whitney, and Jack Garrity of Marshfield as Zaroff.

TIC’s radio dramas are produced by John Shea of TIC and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC). TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content.

Seating and space for Open Mic Night and the radio drama production is limited, and all who wish to perform at Open Mic and/or attend the “The Most Dangerous Game” performance should RSVP to Lorraine Bottelli at 781-834-4400 or email lbottelli@ticnetwork.org.

Unique Sponsor Messages

To support the Radio and Podcast Players drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast.

March’s program is supported in part by a grant from the Marshfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

For more information about supporting TIC’s radio drama productions and to listen to previous shows, visit http://ticnetwork.org/donate/tic-radio-podcast-players/.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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South Shore Conservatory’s Coffee Break Concert to Air Statewide on Talking Information Center on March 1st

Talking Information CenterSouth Shore Conservatory’s upcoming Coffee Break Concert may now be enjoyed by listeners throughout the state on Talking Information Center (TIC) network.

South Shore Conservatory is hosting a free one-hour Coffee Break Concert, featuring the Elan Mehler Trio, at their Duxbury campus at the end of February.

TIC of Marshfield, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout Massachusetts, will record the Elan Mehler Trio concert and broadcast the show on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 8 p.m. Jazz, cabaret and burlesque collide in this one-of-a-kind group of artists who will showcase well known jazz standards with a twist.

“We are delighted to have an opportunity to record South Shore Conservatory’s concert and share it with an increasing number of listeners throughout the state,” explained Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC.

Anyone can tune in to this concert and other TIC programming. Listeners may access programs through TIC’s live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org, or via AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

Bunnell continued, “Our audience continues to expand and includes seniors, veterans and many others who wish to enjoy local programs and entertainment such as South Shore Conservatory’s concert through the TIC network.”

For more information about South Shore Conservatory, visit their website at http://sscmusic.org.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

 

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Talking Information Center Announces Live Broadcast of The Twilight Zone Episode on February 22nd. Public Invited to Pre-Show

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC) of Marshfield, MA, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, announces their next live radio drama broadcast will air Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7 p.m. A special pre-show gathering begins at 5 p.m. and the public is invited.

TIC’s Radio and Podcast Players will perform an episode of The Twilight Zone. Tune in for “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, based on Ambrose Bierce’s short story, which aired during the 1964 series of CBS’s The Twilight Zone. The cast features Jennifer Love of Hingham; Eric Joseph, George Krein, Steve Virta and Jack Garrity of Marshfield; and Joe O’Connor of Plymouth.

A second performance, “Was I Too Young For Love?”, based on the very first Archer St. John romance comic from 1948 written by Dana Dutch, will follow. This episode is very similar to a soap opera, where the heroine, Eileen, takes off on an overnight trip to visit her boyfriend, but there is no consequence that results in tears, just a valuable lesson learned about love. The cast features Jennifer Love of Hingham; Bridget Hindle and Karen Hayes of Kingston; George Krein and Karen Ferrari of Marshfield; and Joe O’Connor of Plymouth.

TIC’s Radio and Podcast Players perform each radio play in front of a live studio audience backstage at TIC.  The shows are produced by John Shea of TIC and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC).  TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content.

Public Invited Backstage

TIC will be hosting a pre-show gathering before the performance of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and the public is invited. Light refreshments will be served at 5 p.m.

TIC encourages attendees to bring a friend who may benefit from TIC’s programming, or who would like to learn more about volunteering at TIC.

RSVP to the pre-show gathering by contacting Lorraine Bottelli at 781-834-4400, or by email lbottelli@ticnetwork.org.

Unique Sponsor Messages

To support the Radio and Podcast Players drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast. February’s performance is sponsored by Tiny and Sons Auto Glass.

For more information about supporting TIC’s radio drama productions and to listen to previous shows, visit http://ticnetwork.org/donate/tic-radio-podcast-players/.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

 

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Talking Information Center’s 25th Annual Wine Dinner A Great Success

(Left to Right) Talking Information Center’s Executive Director Jim Bunnell stands with State Senator Vinny deMacedo and State Representative Jim Cantwell at the 25th Annual Wine Dinner fundraiser. (Seated, left to right) Sue Powell, Mike Powell, Leo Rosette, Netta Vercollone, Paul Vercollone, Steve Wildes and Mary Jo Wildes.

Talking Information Center (TIC) of Marshfield, MA, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, raised over $65,000 at their 25th Annual Wine Dinner fundraiser held November 2, 2017 at the Barker Tavern in Scituate, MA.

TIC had a “full house”, with 120 guests in attendance and contributions from more than 60 businesses, institutions and individuals. Guests enjoyed a decadent five-course meal with a main course of Roast Lamb, created specifically for this event by head chef George Jordan. Each course was perfectly paired with wine generously donated by Trinchero Family Estate.

Kerry MacDonald, LICSW, Therapist at Interfaith Social Services, Dr. Nancy Harris, Psychologist, Author and TIC Volunteer, and David Boyle, Purveyor of Wine were the evening’s featured speakers. Live and silent auctions rounded out the lively evening.

“We’d like to thank everyone for their generosity and support in raising over $65,000 this year, which is a 48 percent increase over last year’s Wine Dinner event,” said Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC. “TIC is the communication network for individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, as well as seniors and veterans. Funding raised through our Annual Wine Dinner is crucial as we continue to develop and grow our programming to better serve more than 30,000 listeners statewide.”

TIC’s staff and volunteers provide human voiced broadcasts of local news, articles, and items of interest to their audience as well as broadcasts of live events and conferences to ensure that listeners are informed about local, national, and international news along with services available to them to promote independence and enrich quality of life.

“2017 brought amazing growth in our listenership, volunteers, and collaborations and we look ahead to the future. In 2018, we hope to create a South Shore Low-Vision Group. Hosting these groups at TIC allows for those unable to attend to have access to the information via our live broadcasts. TIC will also work to read every local newspaper and have our programming available on every local community cable channel in Massachusetts,” said Bunnell.

TIC would like to thank the following: Flagship Sponsor, the Emilson Family; Jack Conway and Company Inc. and Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired as Benefactor Sponsors; Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, the Clifford Family, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, Emerson Swan, VERC Enterprises, and Sheriff Joe McDonald as Table Sponsors; Protectowire FireSystems and Roche Bros. as Friends of TIC; and Bond Printing & Marketing as Printing Sponsor; and George Jordan, Becky Smith and The Barker Tavern for their innovative menus and support.

TIC would also like to thank special guests State Senator Vinny deMacedo and State Representative Jim Cantwell who have worked tirelessly to secure funding for TIC for many years.

All proceeds from the Annual Wine Dinner directly benefit TIC, which serves the listening needs of thousands of visually impaired and otherwise disabled listeners throughout Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire and Connecticut through its network affiliates in Mashpee, Pittsfield, Lowell, Springfield and Worcester.

Bunnell continued, “Thank you to our guests, sponsors, donors, board members and volunteers for a tremendously successful 25th Annual Wine Dinner!”

Reaching New Audiences

More than 120,000 people of all ages in Massachusetts reported to have a visual disability in 2015 according to the National Federation of the Blind. Two out of three aging Americans confront vision loss. Others who experience vision problems are living with AIDS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, paralysis and other physical ailments that make it difficult to hold a publication or turn its pages. Approximately 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the U.S. and in Massachusetts, 34 percent of people with disabilities are 65 and older.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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TIC’s Successful Summer Radio Drama Series Leads to Year-Round Initiative. Next performance Sept 28

Due to the popularity and overall success of their summer Radio Drama Series, the Talking Information Center (TIC) will continue their Radio and Podcast Players live theater initiative year-round. The award-winning reading service will broadcast one radio play each month to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state.

“The Maltese Falcon” based on Dashiell Hammett’s popular mystery featuring detective Sam Spade will air on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Led by producers Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC) and John Shea of TIC, each radio play is performed in front of a live studio audience backstage at TIC.

The cast, known as the Radio and Podcast Players, is comprised of local TIC volunteers who auditioned for parts. “The Maltese Falcon” features Steve Yakutis of Canton as Sam Spade; Jennifer Love of Hingham as Brigid; Marshfield residents Eric Joseph as Announcer and Jack Garrity as Wilmer; and Plymouth residents Bob Churchill as Cairo, and Richard Bodurtha as Gutman.

“We’re very pleased that this programming has been so well received. The live broadcasts are thrilling and the feedback we’ve been getting from our audience, the Radio and Podcast Players and our sponsors is very positive,” said Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “We believe that everyone should have an opportunity to enjoy live theater and with the help of sponsors, we are able to continue to provide this fresh and exciting content to those who might not have access to it otherwise.”

Sponsorships are needed to keep this unique programming going. Sponsors receive unique underwriting messages customized with an “old time radio” effect that are aired during the broadcast.

To sponsor or make an online donation in support of this special production, visit www.ticnetwork.org.

All three productions of TIC’s summer Radio Drama Series may now be heard by visiting TIC’s website, http://ticnetwork.org/programs/special-programming/

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Talking Information Center Reaches New Audience through Partnership with PACTV

The award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC) in Marshfield, MA has announced a new partnership with Plymouth Area Community Television (PACTV).
TIC is a nonprofit reading service which broadcasts 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, and is Massachusetts Reading Network’s South Shore affiliate. PACTV will now be broadcasting TIC’s feed on their channels, which reach over 100,000 viewers.
The PACTV audience can now listen to TIC shows airing in between programming on the following channels: Duxbury Government Channel (Comcast Channel 15 and Verizon Channel 39);
Kingston Education and Government Channel (Comcast Channel 14 and Verizon Channel 41); Pembroke Education Channel (Comcast Channel 14); Pembroke Government Channel (Comcast Channel 15); and Plymouth Government Channel (Comcast Channel 15 and Verizon Channel 47).
TIC provides informational, entertaining broadcasts that simply aren’t available elsewhere. Operating with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, which includes 200 volunteers in the Marshfield studio alone, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.
More than 30,000 listeners statewide appreciate the TIC link to the world, and with the PACTV partnership, TIC will be able to reach an audience of thousands more.
“We are proud to partner with the Talking Information Center and provide this service to our viewers,” says Julie Thompson, Director of Administration at PACTV. “As part of our mission to inform and empower the community, this service is a wonderful way to help facilitate the exchange of ideas and information to our viewers.”
“We are delighted to announce our exciting partnership with PACTV which will broaden our reach dramatically and enable us to share community news, events, entertaining shows, stock market updates and comprehensive programming that just isn’t available elsewhere,” explained Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC. “Older adults and veterans are the fastest growing segment of our audience and PACTV’s broadcast of TIC makes it easier for them to tune in.”
It is estimated that 150,000 in Massachusetts are unable to read the printed word and those who are vision impaired face challenges of literary, maintaining independence, unemployment (70 percent) and paralyzing isolation. Two out of three aging Americans confront vision loss. Others who experience vision problems are living with AIDS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, paralysis and other physical ailments that make it difficult to hold a publication or turn its pages. TIC continues to reach out to engage more of those who can benefit from the service.
About PACTV
PACTV’s mission is to inform and empower the community to connect and engage through media. PACTV is a nonprofit, community media center providing Public, Educational and Government access. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV visit www.pactv.org.
The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network
TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.
TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.
In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Talking Information Center Announces Next Radio Drama “Working” to Air July 26th

Talking Information Center’s (TIC) next radio drama production, “Working”, based on Studs Terkel’s bestselling book published in 1974, will be performed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.
TIC, the award-winning nonprofit reading service which broadcasts 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, encourages listeners to tune in to their live broadcast featuring the TIC Radio and Podcast Players, comprised of local TIC volunteers who auditioned for parts.
The Radio and Podcast Players perform each radio play in front of a live studio audience backstage at TIC. The talented cast of “Working” includes Joanne Wheeler of Canton, Stan Troupe of Hanson, Jennifer Love of Hingham, Karen Hayes and Bridget Hindle of Kingston, Jesse Stone, Karen Ferrari, Norm Blair of Marshfield, Nick Guarda of Middleboro, Marcia Babcock of Norwell, Grant Baxter of Pembroke, Diane Thompson of Scituate and Betsy Keating of South Weymouth.
TIC’s John Shea and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC) produce the radio dramas.  TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content.
“Sorry, Wrong Number” A Smash Hit
In June, 12 Radio and Podcast Players performed “Sorry, Wrong Number” in front of a small studio audience and it was a tremendous hit. Those who missed it may listen to the podcast on TIC’s website, http://ticnetwork.org/programs/special-programming/
Unique Sponsor Messages
To support the summer drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast. “Working” sponsors include Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, the Plymouth Lions Club and the Bay Colony Shakespeare Company.
For more information or to make an online donation in support of this special production, visit www.ticnetwork.org.
The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network
TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.
TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.
In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Talking Information Center Wins National Award

In 2016, the Talking Information Center (TIC) in Marshfield, MA created and broadcast a program to share the November ballot questions. The International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) heard this broadcast and has awarded TIC the Consumer Information Program of the Year for “Massachusetts Voter Information Guide”.

TIC, the nonprofit reading service which broadcasts 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state (and Massachusetts Reading Network’s South Shore affiliate) has won many awards over the past 40 years of broadcasting. The Consumer Information Program award for quality audio production was presented to TIC at the IAAIS Convention in Jacksonville, FL held June 1-3, 2017.

“We are particularly proud of this recognition because we felt that the visually impaired and reading disabled community should have easy access to our ballot questions and time to think them over before the vote,” explained Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC. “Essentially, we received the voter information handbook in the mail and our Production Director jumped into action, having it on the air less than an hour later, including music and edits, which gave our listeners plenty of time to make it to the polls to cast their vote. Winning this award really shows the power of radio.”

About IAAIS

International Association of Audio Information Services​ (IAAIS) is a volunteer-driven membership organization of services that turn text into speech for people who cannot see, hold or comprehend the printed word and who may be unable to access information due to a disability or health condition.

Since its formation in 1977, IAAIS (formerly the Association of Radio Reading Services) has assisted, represented and set standards of good practice for audio information services worldwide. The organizational name was updated in 1999 to reflect the advent of new technologies for producing and delivering audio and an increased need for reading services throughout the world. IAAIS currently represents 140-some services and developing services. Member services can be found throughout the United States and in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. Many IAAIS members in the United States are associated with public radio stations, colleges, universities or libraries.

For more information about IAAIS, visit https://iaais.org.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

TIC, a proud member of IAAIS, is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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