Resources

Support for people who with vision impairment or blindness

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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The Maine Reader

A collection of audio books read by volunteers.

The Iris Network Resource Directory:

This directory contains many useful resources and information for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The directory includes contact information on vision rehabilitation services, vision medical services, transportation and other resources – including various types of information relating to vision loss. There are numerous links to websites that provide information, resources, and products relevant to vision loss. 

• Vision Rehabilitation Resources
  

  This page provides information on where individuals can find and receive vision rehabilitation services. There is also information given on where individuals can receive vocational rehabilitation services which will assist them in the work place or help them identify their vocational goals and objectives. Services available will provide skill training to promote one’s independence whether they are at home, work or school. 

• Vision Medical Resources
  

  This page provides contact information for local eye doctors and links to other medical resources that individuals may find informative. 

• Transportation Resources
  

  This alphabetized list includes contact information for both national and state transportation services that are available to people living in Maine. There is a website given which individuals can visit to learn more about the transportation services provided in the state. Some of these are very diverse programs, not all individuals may qualify, and not all areas of the state are listed. 

• Other Resources
  

  This list includes information on various topics relating to vision loss including: adaptive technology services, agencies on aging and associations relating to vision loss, talking books, catalogues containing products relating to low vision, and information relating to education for adults with visual impairments. There is also some information on recreation and leisure activities. 

For assistance and referrals to more resources:

• With services for someone who is visually impaired or blind at your home or in the community in Maine – Visit our Vision Rehabilitation Services Page
• With independent living and working skills – Visit our Rehabilitation Center page
• With low vision that can no longer be corrected by eye-glasses or surgery – Visit our Low Vision Center page
• With affordable housing if you are blind or visually impaired – Visit our Iris Park Apartments page
• If you are an employer or employee needing an adapted workplace or help with assistive technology – Visit our Rehabilitation Center page