Latest News & Events

New Website

The Iris Network's New Website
is Better than Ever 

As we all rely more and more on the Internet for everything from email to personal shopping, from entertainment to news, our expectations of an online experience continue to evolve.  That evolution dictates that every organization should redesign, or at the least refresh its Website roughly every three years.  Here at The Iris Network we've not undertaken such a project in a number of years and those who use our site to obtain information, access services or offer support have no doubt noticed it's long past time for some change.

Starting from the perspective of the users of our Website, our staff examined every aspect of the site with... Continue Reading

Senate Bill Introduced

Senators Mark Pryor and John Kerry Introduce the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act (S. 3304)

May 5, 2010, Washington, DC:--The Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT) thanks Senators Mark Pryor (AR) and John Kerry (MA) for introducing the "Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act" (S. 3304). The measure is a major step forward for people with disabilities in ensuring accessible technology. Also co-sponsoring are Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad, both from North Dakota.

Similar to the "Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act" (H.R. 3101) introduced in the U.S. House, S. 3304 would modernize disability accessibility... Continue Reading

12th Annual Iris Network Golf Classic

Tee off with The Iris Network!
The Iris Network is pleased to announce that it will be holding its 12th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 14, 2010 at The Woodlands Club in Falmouth. Please join us! Not only will you enjoy a day filled with great golf, friendly competition, a world-class 18 hole championship golf course, good food, prizes, you'll also be assisting The Iris Network in its efforts to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to lead productive and independent lives.  Please consider joining us for this fun-filled day and support a great cause! Golf for one is $125. Click here for more information and registration form.