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Our mission is: to empower persons who are blind or visually impaired to attain their self-determined level of independence and integration into the community; to provide rehabilitation, training, education and related services for individuals, their families, and other support systems; and to be a resource regarding issues related to blindness and visual impairment within the State of Maine.

Description:
The purpose of our services is to provide adults who are blind or visually impaired with the tools and skills necessary to function as independent as they wish within their home, community and work place. Towards this end, our staff provides rehabilitation and social services, instruction on "talking" or large print computers, temporary residence while attending classes, recreation and leisure activities, and reading of local community newspapers and news through our Maine AIRS program.

History:
The Iris Network (formerly Maine Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired) was founded by William J. Ryan in 1905. The Iris Network provides services for people who are blind or visually impaired throughout the state of Maine through 9 regional offices.

Contact person: Alison Keegan, Public Relations And Human Resources Manager, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (207) 774-0679

Address:

189 Park Avenue Portland, ME 04102 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.theiris.org

Miscellaneous Information

What is your TTY phone number?
	(207)774-6273
This agency has United Way funded programs
	Yes
The agency places volunteers in these categories:
	Physically disabled, Developmentally delayed, Groups, Adults