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.
Hadley December Discussion Groups
Hadley Discussion Groups for December 2021 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 Read More...
FREE REGISTRATION for Sight Tech Global Event: Dec 1-2, 2021
Sight Tech Global December 1-2 REGISTER TODAY – IT’S FREE! The Sight Tech Global conference is a gathering of major companies and researchers interested in access information (AI) technology. It was started by Ned Desmond, who was one of the people who started Tech Read More...
SEASONAL GIVING
Please consider a donation to THE IRIS NETWORK on GIVING TUESDAY, November 30 simply by clicking on the following link: https://theiris.org/donate. Choose the amount you’d like to give once or set up a monthly donation – to support services for people who are blind Read More...
Hadley Presents: 12 Favorite Tech Apps and Gadgets
12 Favorite Tech Apps and Gadgets Hadley podcast hosts sat down with several Hadley staff members and asked them about their favorite tech tips, apps, and gadgets. Whether you consider yourself a tech expert or novice, the group recommends a variety of high-tech and Read More...
Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder Presentation
Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder Audio Presentation Here is an audio presentation about Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder. For more information, contact Vicki Preddy, MSN, RN, Nurse Educator (Vanda Pharmaceuticals) with questions or to connect to Vanda’s Non-24 support center: Vicki.preddy@vandapharma.com or (202) 578-9060. Read More...
Obituary for Charles Edward Prinn III
It is with a deeply saddened heart that I am sharing the news that Charlie Prinn, one of The Iris Network’s staff and board members’ beloved friends, has passed on at the age of 81. Charlie was a long-time advocate for The Iris Network Read More...
Hadley Presents: Law After Vision Loss with Judge Tatel
Law After Vision Loss with Judge Tatel Judge David Tatel has served on the second most powerful court in the country since 1994. He also happens to be blind. Judge Tatel joins us to share his story on building a law career and family Read More...
REMINDER: Non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder Presentation Wed 10.27 at 3pm!
NON-24 – a circadian rhythm disorder NON-24 SLEEP WAKE DISORDER Mark your calendar: Wednesday, October 27 at 3:00pm Learn about symptoms to benefit people who are blind (meeting to be held via Zoom) Non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder is a serious chronic disorder that affects Read More...
Hadley Presents: Considering a White Cane
Hadley Presents Considering a White Cane: Who? When? Why? In honor of White Cane Awareness Month (October), we're joined by Hadley learner Larry Carlson and Orientation and Mobility Specialist Elijah Haines for a conversation about this important tool. Larry shares what made him decide Read More...
ACB Maine Convention 2021
American Council of the Blind (ACB) of Maine Convention Held virtually this year – October 16, 2021 Program 10:30 – 11:00 Welcome: Sherry Belka, President 11:00 – 12:00 Key Note Speaker: Michael Hingson Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author and international Read More...