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 July Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual July 7, 14, 21, 28 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick July 28: Sparks' Ark Dungeons & Dragons Club, AOEC Brunswick July 1 Horizons Summer Camp, AOEC Brunswick July 7-11 Horizons Sailing, SailMaine July 7, 10, 14, 21, 24, 28 Horizons Sailing, Read More...

AOEC June Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sibshops, AOEC Brunswick June 20 Horizons Music, AOEC Brunswick June 20 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick June 19: Sparks' Ark Dungeons & Dragons Club, AOEC Brunswick June 3 Horizons Sailing, SailMaine June 9, 12, 23, Read More...

Hadley Discussion Groups for June 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, June 3 – Get Up and Go 2 PM E; Read More...

AOEC May Programming

Aphasia Connections, Virtual May 5, 12, 19, 26 Sibshops, AOEC Brunswick May 23 Horizons Music, AOEC Brunswick May 9, 23 Horizons After School Program, AOEC Brunswick May 23 Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick May 6: Michael's Llamas Dungeons & Dragons Club, AOEC Brunswick May Read More...

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...