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Dear Friends of the Iris Network:

Welcome to the April 2007 issue of Insights. 
These pages provide examples of the tremendous leadership of people across Maine who are visually impaired or blind. From writing books in Bangor, to creating a public garden in Boothbay Harbor, to educating children in Orono, individuals who have mastered the challenges of vision loss are taking    on the world—and changing it for the better.

The Iris Network exists to make more success stories possible by creating individualized programs of training, education, and support and developing  resources for people with vision loss. This summer, with our strategic planning process complete, we will embark on a new phase of our work in which we will strengthen our services and further improve the quality of what we do.  We will also serve more  people throughout the state.  

We will invite more people to participate in our monthly Aging with Grace and Retinitis Pigmentosa support groups, and start a new group for families of people with vision loss.  We will also develop arts workshops to promote self-expression and leadership among our clients. 

We are already working to expand the services provided by our Low Vision Clinic. Ongoing education is essential to our goal of supporting more individuals, families, and communities.  We are reaching more people with information on mastering vision loss through our 2007 Public  Education Campaign.  

Please call me at 207-774-6273 if you are interested in learning more about our activities. With your    interest and support, Iris Network clients will certainly continue to achieve personal fulfillment  and to provide leadership to us all.

Sincerely,

Adam Zayan, MD, MPH
President/CEO

 

  Text Box: Dear Friends of the Iris Network: Welcome to the April 2007 issue of Insights.  These pages provide examples of the tremendous leadership of people across Maine who are visually impaired or blind. From writing books in Bangor, to creating a public garden in Boothbay Harbor, to educating children in Orono, individuals who have mastered the challenges of vision loss are taking    on the world—and changing it for the better. The Iris Network exists to make more success stories possible by creating individualized programs of training, education, and support and developing  resources for people with vision loss. This summer, with our strategic planning process complete, we will embark on a new phase of our work in which we will strengthen our services and further improve the quality of what we do.  We will also serve more  people throughout the state.   We will invite more people to participate in our monthly Aging with Grace and Retinitis Pigmentosa support groups, and start a new group for families of people with vision loss.  We will also develop arts workshops to promote self-expression and leadership among our clients.  We are already working to expand the services provided by our Low Vision Clinic. Ongoing education is essential to our goal of supporting more individuals, families, and communities.  We are reaching more people with information on mastering vision loss through our 2007 Public  Education Campaign.   Please call me at 207-774-6273 if you are interested in learning more about our activities. With your    interest and support, Iris Network clients will certainly continue to achieve personal fulfillment  and to provide leadership to us all. Sincerely, Adam Zayan, MD, MPH President/CEO     Text Box: President's Message

Join Us!

Click here for our brand new Calendar of Events

Come meet the Iris Network at this year’s Active Aging Expo, formerly Elder’s Day, on May 23, 2007.  The event sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging will take place from 9:30 AM—3:00 PM at the Portland Sports Complex at The Dome, 512 Warren Avenue,  Portland.

The New England Blind Athletic Association/Sports Education Camp is scheduled for May 23-26, 2007 at the University of Maine, Orono.  For more information on workshops for youth who are visually impaired, contact Mark Sinclair at (207) 774-3141.

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The Iris Network’s 9th Annual Golf Classic takes place

on June 15, 2007 at Sable Oaks Golf Club, South Portland. Registration is at 8:00 AM with shotgun start at 9:00 AM.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day with great golfing and a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues and friends in support of Iris Network

program services.  For more information and registration forms, call 207-774-6273 or visit www.theiris.org/golf07.htm

Picture: Iris Park Apartments - outside  

 

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A Grand Opening in celebration of the Iris Park Apartments, the second low-vision housing facility in   the United States specifically designed for people who are visually impaired, is scheduled for August 2007 in Portland.  Because of space restrictions, attendance is limited. If you would like to attend the Grand Opening, please call Terri Tomchak. 

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The Iris Network White Cane Awareness Walk,Saturday, October13, 2007, Back Cove Bay, Portland, ME., builds awareness in our community of people who are visually impaired or blind and supports their right to safe travel. Stay tuned for more information.

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