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We are fortunate to have our Human Resources Director, Kristen, help keep our staff and clients safe and healthy. "When I joined in November 2020, the Iris Network was in desperate need of N95 masks. Back then there were none available to the public to use, the supplies were going directly to the hospitals, assisted living facilities etc. While we have an assisted living facility, we did not have this obscure program set in place. New to The Iris Network and the industry, I dove in. With the help of Lisa, the Administrator at The Iris Park Apartments and the Maine’s FEMA program, I was able to put together a Respiratory Protection Program that met OSHA standards, received a training and certificate on Fit Testing, and was able to get us the personal protective equipment (PPE) we needed for our Residential Care Workers, Maintenance Team, and Community Rehabilitation Staff to provide independent living and vision rehabilitation services throughout the state. With all of these protocols in place, The Iris Park Apartments and The Iris Network made it through the pandemic without an outbreak!" Kristen performs annual fit testing of both paper N95 masks and the ENVO masks for direct service staff. Thanks for all the hats you wear and all you do for the agency, Kristen!

An informatiion opportunity for those who are interested in the field: Information Session University of Massachusetts Boston Vision Studies Program Northeast Resource Center for Vision Education We are pleased to invite you to one of our upcoming information sessions. Programs to be covered: ? Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) (M.Ed. and Graduate Certificate) ? Assistive Technology Specialist for People with Visual Impairments (AT) (M.Ed. and Graduate Certificate) ? Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairments (CVI) (Graduate Certificate Only) ? New Deafblind Graduate Certificate (currently going through university governance) VRT and AT Information Sessions March 5th at 6PM EST April 9th at 6PM EST CVI and Deaf/Blind Graduate Certificate Sessions April 2nd at 4PM April 30th at 7PM Agenda ? Academic Programs at UMass Boston ? Sample Course of Studies ? Application process ? Costs Tuition and fees ? Scholarships Currently Available Sign up for an upcoming information session! https://lnkd.in/gcCmfexS

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Did you know February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month? AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, is a leading cause of vision loss for Americans aged 50 and older. It affects central vision, where sharpest vision occurs, causing difficulty conducting daily tasks such as driving, reading, and recognizing faces. Learn about this eye condition and how to protect your sight. https://lnkd.in/gx7gcgXa #VisionHealth #AMDawareness

The Iris Network would like to introduce Lorelai, an intern from USM working in our Development and Communications Department! Here is what Lorelai had to say: What year are you in? I am a freshman What is your major? Marketing What are your future plans and goals? To be part of the marketing team for a company or hopefully a sports team Why are you excited about an internship at The Iris Network? I am most excited for the opportunity to learn, grow, and get real world experience. Welcome to our agency, Lorelai!?

We are thrilled to have Mickee as an accounting intern in our finance department! Mickee is a Senior at USM and here is what she had to say: 1. What is your year/major in college? I am currently a senior at the?University of Southern Maine, studying Accounting. 2. What are your future goals and plans? My future goals are to prepare for the CPA exam and develop expertise in the accounting field. I hope to one day secure a job in financial accounting and possibly tax accounting as I love the?math?side! 3. Why are you excited about an internship at The Iris Network? I hope to gain lots of real world experience with financial information to better shape me for my future career goals. Now that I've completed most of my schooling, I'm excited to begin my internship at The Iris Network and grow as a professional! Welcome to The Iris Network, Mickee!

We’re #hiring a new Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist in Maine. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Thank you to all who have already donated and pledged during our Winter Appeal; there is still time to help! We would love to have your support of our programs for blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the entire State of Maine! To donate online, please visit our website at https://www.theiris.org And click on the Donate Now button. If you would rather mail in your donation, please send to The Iris Network Development Department 189 Park Ave Portland, Maine 04102 As always, thank you for your support! With your help, we can continue to make great strides ensuring we live in a world where no person is limited by vision impairment or blindness, and everyone is an advocate for eye health. On behalf of our Board of Directors, Staff and Clients, we hope you have a wonderful New Year! May 2025 be a year of peace and love.