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.
Fill out the US 2020 Census!
United States Census 2020 WHY FILLING OUT YOUR CENSUS FORM MATTERS! It’s important or the U.S. 2020 Census to get an accurate count of Americans. This will drive allocation of enormous amounts of federal funding that advances the missions of many nonprofits including The Read More...
New Episode: COVID-19 and Vision Loss
The COVID-19 crisis has brought a wave of change and uncertainty to our everyday lives. Listen in as we share personal experiences, resources and some helpful tips...all from a blind or low vision perspective. Listen to the podcast by Hadley Presents - COVID-19 and Read More...
Notice from The Iris Network: To Protect Our Community
The Iris Network staff and board are thinking about you and all of our clients at this challenging time. We do hope you and your families are safe and free of any illness. Out of an abundance of caution and due to the health Read More...
Maine Bicentennial
The Iris Network has been endorsed by, and awarded a $4,500 grant from, the Maine200 Bicentennial Committee (through the Maine Arts Commission) as part of a celebration of 200 years since Maine became a State on March 15, 1820. Grant monies will be used Read More...
Important Resources for the B/VI Community
Here are some important resources you might find helpul right about now: Blindy Blog Corona Virus Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired Community Click here for full article At bottom of page (link above), you can “join group” for: Assistive Technology Community for the Read More...