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Iris Network (formerly the Maine Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired)
| Address: | 189 Park Ave.
Portland, ME 04102 |
| Phone: | (207) 774-6273; 1-800-715-0097 (toll free) |
| Fax: | (207) 774-0679 |
| TTY: | (207) 774-6273 |
| E-mail: | Info@theiris.org |
| Website: | Website |
| Clients: | People who are blind or visually impaired. |
| Services: | The Iris Network has helped thousands of people meet the challenge of vision loss. Adjusting is a learning process that takes time and patience. The Iris Network designs a range of services and programs to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. All classes are taught by university trained and certified specialists. While the range of services is broad, there are five primary programs on which the Iris Network focuses. Rehabilitation Center - offers a comprehensive training program and temporary residence to assist clients in managing day-to-day needs, acquire communication skills, explore career options and learn to travel safely and independently. Community Rehabilitation Services - reaches clients in their homes, helping them adapt to vision loss, acquire blindness skills and access resources in order to work and live independently. Maine AIRS - broadcasts newspaper information not typically available in audio form, such as community calendars, store ads and obituaries. This is a vital link for individuals who are print disabled. Residence Program - provides temporary and long-term housing for individuals who are visually impaired and multi-disabled, and seek a supportive environment. Vacancies are currently available. Computer Access - provides one-on-one training on computers and adaptive equipment in workplaces, schools and homes across the state. |
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