Latest News and Events from The Iris Network and our Community

The Iris Network is always looking for new information and events in support of people with vision impairment or blindness. If you have information or an event you’d like to share, please send information to Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications at awhitmore@theiris.org.

The Iris Network Fall 2024 Newsletter

Picture above is of people walking and supporting The Iris Network Annual White Cane Walk. Some people are walking with white canes, some are walking with guide dogs and others are holding signs of support. The Iris Network 29th Annual White Read More...

April 2023 News and Updates from The Iris Network

Every year Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (VRT) Appreciation Week is observed the week of April 14 to commemorate Anne Sullivan's birth date on April 14, 1866. Anne Sullivan, a pioneer of the vision rehabilitation profession, was the teacher who worked closely with Helen Keller, to develop Read More...

Delay in Mail Service

We have been experiencing some delays in our mail service. We understand that you may have sent us correspondence or a recent donation, and we apologize if you have not heard back from us. To help ensure that your communication is received, we would appreciate Read More...

NaviTour Partnership with DBVI

NaviTour partnered with the Department of Labor's Bureau of Rehab Services' Division for the Blind & Visually Impaired to provide training in “Considerations and Strategies for Working with Blind and Low Vision Individuals” to our guides who received a certificate and are ready to Read More...

Pine Tree Guide Dog Users Monthly News Update – March 2023

Pine Tree Guide Dog Users (PTGDU) “Opening Doors to Independence and Opportunity” March 2023 Monthly News Update PTGDU Community Connect This section features PTGDU Board and committee updates. Prepare to be pampered! Indulge your inner chef and splurge at our PTGDU Pampered Chef fundraiser Read More...

March Hadley Discussion Groups

Hadley Discussion Groups for March 2023 All discussion groups use the following phone number: (US) 1 929-205-6099; (Canada) 1 587 328 1099. Once dialed, you will be prompted to enter in the unique meeting ID. Please note: your phone carrier may charge per minute Read More...

The Iris Network and partners help Ukraine refugees

PORTLAND, MAINE (December 19,2022) – An anonymous donor of The Iris Network, along with our long-time partner The Gibney Family Foundation sent over $10,000 in financial support along with Learning Sight & Sound, Adaptivision, and New England Low Vision sending over $15,000 in assistive technology to Read More...

Chris Downey 60 Minutes

Architect Chris Downey goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job - 60 Minutes - CBS NewsAt age 45, Chris Downey had pretty much constructed the life he'd always wanted. An architect with a good job at a small housing firm outside San Read More...

Hadley Discussion Groups for June 2022

All discussion groups use the following phone number: (US) 1 929-205-6099; (Canada) 1 587 328 1099. Once dialed, you will be prompted to enter in the unique meeting ID. Please note: your phone carrier may charge per minute or add long-distance charges for this Read More...