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.
ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER (AOEC) Newsletter – November, 2020
WHAT’S ON OUR HORIZON It has been a black diamond run kind of year with challenges and obstacles, but here at the AOEC we are tightening our boot straps, buckling our helmets, and continuing down the trail! We've put together new program policies and Read More...
The Iris Network – 2021 Large-print Calendars
The Iris Network – 2021 large-print calendars are available! The 2021 Large-print Calendars can be purchased for $14 or with a donation to The Iris Network of $35 or more, the calendar can be received at no cost. Read More...
GIVING TUESDAY December 1
Please consider supporting The Iris Network by Giving Tuesday! Do you know of a transition-age, working-age, or older adult who is experiencing low vision or blindness and may be challenged by activities of daily living? If so, we can help. Call The Iris Network Read More...
Aaron Seglin musician
Aaron Seglin, musician & Iris Park Apartment resident is featured in “Men in Motion” Bold Blind Beauty | Real Beauty Transcends Barriers November, 2020 A lot of things don’t come easy to me. But just like that kid who feels out of place until Read More...
Jackson Laboratory to Use $4 Million Gift to Study Vision Diseases
Exciting news! The prestigious Jackson Lab in Bar Harbor, Maine, is planning to use a $4 million gift to study vision diseases. Click here for full article Disclaimer: The language, views, or products in articles, podcasts, videos, posts, or links from other sources are Read More...
White Cane Safety Awareness Month
Hadley Presents 10/13/2020 The following is an episode of Hadley Presents – audio podcast. This month is White Cane Awareness Month including a day to recognize this important tool that empowers people with visual impairment to travel safely and independently. It also brings attention to the general Read More...
The Iris Network’s 25th annual White Cane Walk for Independence!
The Iris Network’s 25th annual White Cane Walk for Independence! Our Walk event in 2020 has been endorsed by the Maine Bicentennial Committee and was funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Read More...
American Council of the Blind of Maine convention announcement
American Council of the Blind (ACB) 2020 ACB of Maine Convention • Date: October 17, 2020 • Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern Time • Location: 1-712-770-5322 and the PIN is 276351 Keynote Address Advocacy for people who are blind or Read More...
Accessible Absentee Voting for People with Print Disabilities
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Accessible Absentee Voting for People with Print Disabilities in Maine is Available Starting October 2, 2020 What does this news mean? Maine will now offer an accessible, electronically-delivered absentee ballot system for use by Maine voters with print disabilities. What is a print Read More...
Hadley Presents: Be My Eyes App
Be My Eyes is a free smartphone app that connects visually impaired users with sighted volunteers for help with visual tasks. We sat down with Will Butler from Be My Eyes to hear how the app started, tips for using it, and exciting new Read More...