Established in 1905, a Maine non-profit helping people with vision impairment or blindness attain independence and community integration. The Iris Network is a 501 (c) (3) community-based, state-wide, organization dedicated to helping people with vision impairment or blindness attain independence and community integration. The Iris Network helps people who are blind or visually impaired attain independence and community Integration. Founded in 1905 as the Maine Institution for the Blind, The Iris Network is a leading independent resource for visual impairment, low vision, and vision rehabilitation services.