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.

Dining in the Dark

DINING IN THE DARK   Friday, October 9th 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm   Dinner Silent Auction Music Cash Bar and lots of Fun   Bruno's Restaurant and Tavern 33 Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine   Tickets are $50 per person with all proceeds going to Read More...

Maine CITE Newsletter – June 2026

Community Inclusion through TEchnology (CITE) Maine CITE is a statewide program helping people with disabilities increase their independence in all areas of life through assistive technology. Summer Fun and Gardening As summer approaches, now is a great time to get gardens ready for the season. Raised garden beds, Read More...

Hadley Discussion Groups for June 2026

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, June 2 –Recreation Chat 2 PM E; 1 PM C; 12 PM M; Read More...

PTGDU Monthly News Update June 2026

Pine Tree Guide Dog Users (PTGDU) “Opening Doors to Independence and Opportunity”   June 2026 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...

AOEC June 2026 Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aphasia Book Club June 3, 10, 17, 24 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick June 11: Horticulture Therapy with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick June 5 The Social Circle, AOEC Brunswick Read More...

Pine Tree Guide Dog Users May 2026 Monthly News Update

Pine Tree Guide Dog Users (PTGDU) “Opening Doors to Independence and Opportunity”   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 the archives at www.PineTreeGuideDogUsers.org/monthly-news-updates Read More...

AOEC May 2026 Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual May 4, 11, 18, 25 Aphasia Book Club May 6, 13, 20, 27 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, Falmouth May 27: Birdwatching with Maine Audubon Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick May 1, 22 The Social Circle, AOEC Brunswick May 5: Dungeons & Read More...

Maine CITE Newsletter – April 2026

Community Inclusion through TEchnology (CITE) Maine CITE helps Mainers of any age and ability learn about and explore assistive technology (AT) and tools to increase independence.   Autism Acceptance Month April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to learn more about autism and support people on the autism Read More...

AOEC April 2026 Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual April 6, 13, 20, 27 Aphasia Book Club April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick April 23: Michael & His Llamas Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick April 3, 17 The Social Circle, AOEC Brunswick April 4: Read More...