1 Week to go!
Join hundreds of walkers on October 16th
for the 15th Annual
Did you know that one in three people in the United States will experience significant vision loss in their lifetime? In fact, there are over 100,000 Mainers who report they have trouble seeing even with corrective devices or who cannot see at all. Of these people, 40,000 can benefit from the services of The Iris Network - and the number is expected to double over the next 10-15 years!
The Iris Network’s mission is to help people who are visually impaired or blind to attain independence and community integration. At The Iris Network, we facilitate learning the skills to overcome vision loss and maintain an independent and active life at home, at work or in the community. One of those skills is orientation and mobility – how to be out and about on your own even with vision loss.
That is what the White Cane Awareness Walk is about – showing the sighted world that people with visual impairment or blindness can safely travel in their communities with a little help from white canes and service dogs.
The walk starts and ends at the scenic Maine State Pier. The Pier will be a gathering place of vendors, music and entertainment. Donations are tax deductible. Prizes for individuals and teams who raise the most money!
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PARKING UPDATE!
The largest ship of the year will be docked at the pier the day of the walk. Security has tightened, and we can no longer use the free parking lot.
We apologize to our walkers for the inconvenience!
The Casco Bay Garage (5 Milk Street) and Ocean Gateway Garage (at the corner of Fore and Hancock Street) will both be open. They are pay to park lots. Please do not park in the Gravel Lot at the corner of Thames and Hancock, as it is permit only parking. If you would like to drop off attendees, a volunteer will direct you at the pier. Thank you!
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Building 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 blind.
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