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 Discussion Groups for May 20225
To join a discussion group live or listen to the archives, first sign up for a free login at www.hadleyhelps.org or call 800-323-4238 to register free by phone, or to get the meeting I.D. Thursday, May 1 – Embracing Braille 12:30 PM E; 11:30 AM Read More...
Hadley Discussion Groups for April 2025
To join a discussion group live or listen to the archives, first sign up for a free login at www.hadleyhelps.org or call 800-323-4238 to register free by phone, or to get the meeting I.D. Tuesday, April 1 – Get Up and Go 2 PM E; Read More...
Healthy Vision Month with the Portland Sea Dogs
Join The Iris Network & celebrate Healthy Vision Month with the Portland Sea Dogs (vs Chesapeake Baysox) to be held on THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 @6PM For 120 years, The Iris Network has empowered Mainers, with vision loss, to achieve independence through comprehensive services, Read More...
AOEC March Programming
AOEC March Programming Aphasia Connections, Virtual March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Sibshops March 28: AOEC Brunswick Horizons Music, AOEC Brunswick March 14, 28 Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick March 7, 21 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick March 26: Sparks' Read More...
Winter 2025 Newsletter
1905-2025 - Celebrating 120 years! On a recent trip, Tyler discovered Hilton Hotels and Resorts, along with its affiliates, provide a great deal of accessibility for its customers with visual impairments. From a keyless entry to controlling the television, Read More...
Pine Tree Guide Dog Users Newsletter
Pine Tree Guide Dog Users (PTGDU) “Opening Doors to Independence and Opportunity” February 2025 Monthly News Update Welcome to the Pine Tree Guide Dog Users Monthly News Update, a nationally recognized publication for guide dog handlers and others interested in the guide dog movement. Read More...
Hadley Discussion Groups for February 2025
To join a discussion group live or listen to the archives, first sign up for a free login at www.hadleyhelps.org or call 800-323-4238 to register free by phone, or to get the meeting I.D. Tuesday, February 4 – Get Up and Go 2 PM E; 1 PM Read More...