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.

AOEC February 2026 Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual February 2, 9, 16, 23 Aphasia Book Club February 4, 11, 18, 25 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick February 9: High Touch, High Tech Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick February 6 Horizons After School Program, Falmouth Elementary February 5, 12, Read More...

Hadley Discussion Groups for February 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, February 3 –Recreation Chat 2 PM E; 1 PM Read More...

Hadley Discussion Groups for January 2026

Greetings and best wishes for 2026! Below is a copy of the Hadley Discussion Group schedule for January 2026. A large print Word version is attached. We look forward to having you or your clients participate. Hope you have a terrific month! Hadley Discussion Groups Read More...

Maine CITE Newsletter – January 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.   Winter Fun for Everyone  Happy New Year! As we start a new year, Maine's winter Read More...

AOEC January 2026 Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual January 5, 12, 19, 26 Aphasia Book Club January 7, 14, 21, 28 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick January 14: The Ecology School Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick January 9, 23 Sibshops, AOEC Brunswick January 9 The Social Circle, AOEC Read More...

Hadley Discussion Groups for December 2025

Greetings All and Happy Holidays! Apologies for the late Discussion Group schedule. Attached is a LP copy to share with your network and clients. Pasted below is the schedule for this month. Be sure to check out the new group, Recreation Chat, which will be Read More...

AOEC December 2025 Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aphasia Book Club December 3, 10, 17, 31 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick December 15: Sparks' Ark Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick December 19 Sibshops, AOEC Brunswick December 12 The Social Circle, AOEC Brunswick Read More...

Maine CITE Newsletter – November 2025

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. November Happenings  November is here! The weather is cooler, and the leaves are changing. It is a perfect time to Read More...