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The Iris Network

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The Iris Network

The Iris Network recognizes the diverse aspirations and abilities of people who are visually impaired or blind.

The Iris Network is a 501 (c) (3) community-based, state-wide, organization dedicated to helping people with vision impairment or blindness attain independence and community integration. It is the vision of The Iris Network to build a world where no person is limited by visual impairment or blindness and everyone is an advocate for eye health and the needs of people who are visually impaired or bl

ind. Our services are based on respect for each individual’s right to self-direction through informed choices. We believe that the education and integration of all individuals will result in a stronger society.

08/11/2026

Your child's vision is so important, see below for more information!

08/07/2026

We are thrilled to have Dr. Echo Dixon, DSW, LCSW join our Board of Directors!

Dr. Dixon is a seasoned therapist and assistant professor in the University of Southern Maine’s social work department. With a career in social work beginning in 1994, Dr. Dixon brings over three decades of experience to both clinical and academic settings. Since 1999, Dr. Dixon has been dedicated to working within Maine’s Deaf Community, leveraging fluency in American Sign Language to provide accessible, culturally competent care and advocacy. As a therapist since 2011, Dr. Dixon continues to integrate a deep commitment to social justice, inclusion, and evidence-based practice into both teaching and direct practice, preparing the next generation of social workers to serve diverse communities with compassion and expertise.

Welcome to The Iris Network!

08/03/2026

Sara and Aisha, two of The Iris Network's Certified Vision Rehabilitation Technicians presented at the AER International Conference last week in Louisville, KY. Their topic was "How to Teach the new Microsoft Outlook with JAWS, Narrator and NVDA: A Comparative Task Analysis."

We are proud to have staff with so many skills to share within the field!

07/23/2026

Once again, our friends at Kennebec Savings Bank and TruChoice Federal Credit Union are sponsoring our events in October - The White Cane Awareness Day and our Dining in the Dark Signature Event. Cannot wait to see you all there!

07/21/2026

Once again, Healey & Associates, a Division of World, are sponsors of our White Cane Awareness Day and the Dining in the Dark Signature Event! Thank you for your continued support! For more information on how your company can get involved, please reach out to Amy Whitmore at [email protected].

07/13/2026

An unbelievably HUGE thanks to Town Fair Tire Foundation, Inc. for their generous PREMIER sponsorship of our October 2026 White Cane Awareness Day and Dining in the Dark events! We are thrilled to have this community-minded business on board, helping us raise awareness and funds for those with vision loss and blindness.

07/08/2026

We hope everyone had a happy and safe weekend! Here are some smiling faces from the Fourth of July luncheon hosted by Chef Mike for The Iris Network staff and residents of Iris Park Apartments.

07/02/2026

The Iris Network would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!

06/25/2026

The Iris Network recently participated as a vendor in the Living Well, Aging Well Expo at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Samantha and Ernie had a table full of devices and technology including a Large print calendars, large print bingo cards, large print keyboards, large print checks, signature/check writing/envelope addressing/page writing guides, large print address books, three sizes of large print check registers, large print playing cards, Smartlux Digital Magnifier, Visolux HD Digital Magnifier, 3X stand magnifiers, multi temperature table lamps, a Talking clock, a large print landline telephone, a large print portable landline telephone, Max TV glasses, a talking large print watch, black/white cutting boards, and various vision condition simulators. They were able to demonstrate these devices to older adults who may be experiencing vision loss. Helping individuals in Maine who need resources is what we do best! For more information, please email [email protected].

06/23/2026

Happy Anniversary to US! The Iris Network was founded on this day in 1905! Many thanks to all of our supporters who helped along the way!

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189 Park Avenue
Portland, ME
04102

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4pm
Tuesday	7am - 4pm
Wednesday	7am - 4pm
Thursday	7am - 4pm
Friday	7am - 4pm

Telephone

+12077746273

Website

http://www.theiris.org/

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