Maine Today, ME, USA
Thursday, May 31, 2007

Housing for low-income, visually impaired Mainers is open

By The Associated Press wire report

May 31, 2007 05:46 PM 

PORTLAND - Maine's first low-income housing for people who are visually
impaired or blind is open for business.

The $5.5 million Iris Park Apartments featuring 30 independent-living units
is billed as the second of its kind in the country. A formal grand-opening
ceremony featuring former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine is
scheduled for Aug. 10.

The Iris Network spearheaded the Portland project to promote affordable
housing for people with vision loss and to support independent living.

"I think everyone in the building is very happy with the new situation,"
said John Lee, president of the Resident's Council.

The Iris Network is a 101-year-old nonprofit that serves as a resource for
people with vision loss by providing training, education and support so they
attain independence and integration into the community.

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