Getting started.
Who this helps
People who are blind or visually impaired, statewide.
How to get started
Call (207) 774-6273 for an intake assessment. Staff will discuss available services based on your vision needs and connect you with the appropriate programs.
How they can help.
The Iris Network, founded in 1905 as the Maine Institution for the Blind, is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping people with vision impairment or blindness attain independence and community integration. Based in Portland, The Iris Network offers a comprehensive range of services including a low vision clinic, vision rehabilitation therapy, orientation and mobility training, access technology instruction, employment services, and supportive housing through their Iris Park Apartments facility.
- Low vision clinic
- Vision rehabilitation therapy
- Orientation and mobility training
- Access technology training
- Employment services
- Supportive housing (Iris Park Apartments)
What to have ready.
Any recent vision assessment reports or medical records if available.
Call with your questions