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.
Last week to register for walk or bid on your favorite auction item!
The Iris Network’s 25th White Cane Walk for Independence (2020) ONLINE AUCTION Winners of auction items will be announced Saturday, October 10, 2020 (10-11 a.m.) Our Walk has been endorsed by the Maine Bicentennial Committee and was funded in part by a Read More...
Secretary Dunlap launches accessible absentee ballot option for voters with print disabilities
Secretary Dunlap launches accessible absentee ballot option for voters with print disabilities 10/01/2020 02:12 PM EDT AUGUSTA - Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is announcing the launch of a new online service that will provide an accessible absentee ballot option for qualified voters with disabilities. Read More...
White Cane Walk October 10, 2020!
The Iris Network’s 25th White Cane Walk for Independence (2020) ONLINE AUCTIONWinners of auction items will be announced Saturday, October 10, 2020 (10-11 a.m.)Our Walk has been endorsed by the Maine Bicentennial Committee and was funded in part by a grant from theMaine Arts Read More...
The Iris Network – Rehabilitation Center Video
(Video featuring Sara Nicols, VRT-A) Produced by Groff Video Check out our new video (below) featuring Sara Nicols, VRT-A on our staff at The Iris Network. Do you know of a transition-age, working-age, or older adult who is experiencing low vision or blindness and Read More...
White Cane Walk October 10, 2020!
The Iris Network’s 25th White Cane Walk for Independence (2020) ONLINE AUCTIONWinners of auction items will be announced Saturday, October 10, 2020 (10-11 a.m.)There are some great birthday and holiday gifts for friends and family here, so check it out and please share with Read More...
AOEC Newsletter
ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER WHAT'S ON OUR HORIZONS As summer comes to an end and the leaves begin to change we are looking back on the season. Although it had looked a bit different than we originally planned, we are thankful to have spent Read More...
Win an item of your choice in online auction for a cause!
The Iris Network’s 25th White Cane Walk for Independence (2020) ONLINE AUCTIONWinners of auction items will be announced Saturday, October 10, 2020 (10-11 a.m.)There are some great birthday and holiday gifts for friends and family here, so check it out and please share with Read More...
Hadley
Since 1920, Hadley has been empowering adults living with low vision or blindness to thrive – at home, at work and in their communities. They offer practical help on things like cooking, medication labeling, and technology. Things that can make life easier to manage Read More...
Charity On Top gift cards
Charity On Top creates unique, custom gift cards for a cause that can only be redeemed for charitable giving. Their cards allow the person receiving the gift card to choose the 501(c)(3) charity that they care about. They can be given in lieu of Read More...
2020 Holman Prize Winners Announced
LightHouse for the Blind 2020 Holman Prize Winners Announced July 30, 2020 San Francisco, California LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is proud to introduce the three winners of this year’s prestigious Holman Prize competition for Blind Ambition. The Holman Prize was launched Read More...