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.

Maine to Expand Voting Access

Bangor Daily News Maine to expand voting access for visually impaired people after lawsuit by Caitlin Andrews August 15, 2020 AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine plans to adapt its voting system to increase accessibility to visually impaired people as it looks to resolve a lawsuit Read More...

White Cane Walk and Online Auction

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...

Career Guide for People With Disabilities

Novoresume Career Guide for People With Disabilities Updated 2020 From the Novoresume Career Blog: “As a person with a disability, you may hesitate to look for work. You can be unsure whether or not to make a disability known when applying for employment. In Read More...

Book available through National Braille Press

AccessWorld writer, Deborah Kendrick's latest book, "Navigating the Healthcare System When All They Can See is That You Can't," is available from National Braille Press at no cost until August 31 Check out an interview with Deborah Kendrick talking about the book on Eyes on Read More...

Please bid on auction Item to support The Iris Network!

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...

New Episode: Peer Support for Vision Loss

Hadley Presents Peer Support for Vision Loss Tracy Simon from Eye2Eye peer support program shares her story of vision loss, how her program works, and the benefits of connecting with and supporting each other. New Website, New Content! Please complete a short signup on Read More...

Let the Bidding Begin!

The Iris Network’s 25th White Cane Walk for Independence (2020) The ONLINE AUCTION is OPEN! Winners 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 Read More...

Safely Visiting the Doctor During the Pandemic

Hadley Presents Safely Visiting the Doctor During the Pandemic Ophthalmologist Dr. Lori Provencher chats with us about how the coronavirus pandemic has changed doctor's visits. She shares tips for staying safe, questions to ask, and what to expect before, during and after your next Read More...

The Iris online AUCTION is NOW OPEN!

The Iris Network’s 25th White Cane Walk for Independence (2020) The ONLINE AUCTION is OPEN! Winners of auction items will be announced Saturday, October 10, 2020 (10-11 a.m.) Our first online auction is now OPEN! There are some great birthday and holiday Read More...