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 Presents: Accessible Pharmacy

Hadley Presents  Accessible Pharmacy Learn about a new service that’s just launched in 2020 called Accessible Pharmacy. Accessible packaging and labeling and personalized customer support all free of charge to the end consumer, and specifically designed for those with vision impairment.  Click here to Read More...

VisionAware Webinar Wed July 7!

VisionAware Practical Steps to Independence When You're New to Vision Loss  Click here to register for webinar streaming live on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 5:00pm EDT: Disclaimer: The language, views, or products in articles, podcasts, videos, posts, or links from other sources are Read More...

Hadley Discussion Groups July 2021

Hadley Discussion Groups for July 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 Read More...

Hadley Presents: Audio Described National Parks

Hadley Presents Audio Described National ParksAudio Describe the World! That’s the mantra of UniDescription: a free smartphone app that provides audio descriptions and navigation tips for US National Parks and other public places. Click here to listen Disclaimer: The language, views, or products in articles, podcasts, videos, posts, Read More...

Seeking New Members of CAC

Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) The Iris Network is seeking new members for its Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) that currently meets via Zoom (video) bimonthly (every other month on the second Wed.), but may, in the future, also  meet in person on The Iris Network Read More...

Tips for Building Confidence and Jobs for Humanity – Part 2

Also, click here to listen to Blind Bargains podcast about Roy Baladi who started Jobs for Humanity (and includes jobs for the blind): https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=22099 Disclaimer: The language, views, or products in articles, podcasts, videos, posts, or links from other sources are not associated with Read More...

Tips for Building Confidence and Jobs for Humanity

Becoming Socially Confident After Vision Loss We’re sharing this popular episode from last year for you to enjoy again, or for the first time. Happy listening! Author of "When You Can't Believe Your Eyes," Hannah Fairbairn, chats with us about how to communicate in Read More...

Channel 6 Interview

'The biggest mountain in Maine was definitely on my list': Legally blind woman hikes Mount Katahdin newscentermaine.com June 22, 2021 Click here for the video

Legally blind hiker conquers Maine’s highest peak

Legally blind hiker conquers Maine's highest peak by WGME Monday, June 21, 2021 An article and video, featuring Sara Nicols, Vision Rehab Therapist-Assistant (VRT-A) on staff at The Iris Network, just aired on WGME-13 in Maine, and it will also be airing on national news! Read More...