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From: Rhonda Partain <[log in to unmask]>

> 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.
>
> HYPERLINK http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/012474.html
> http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/012474.html
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