Network announces support to the visually impaired

Cynthia Lamberton, Chairwoman of the Iris Network Board of Directors announced the appointment of Sherry MacKinnon as the new Vice President of Program Services yesterday. “I am very excited about this opportunity to serve The Iris Network in this capacity,” said Ms. MacKinnon,“ I look forward to working with the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired and our other partners in the community.”

Ms. MacKinnon has been at the Iris Network as an Occupational Therapist and was responsible for designing and implementing the Low Vision Clinic that opened in May of 2005. Prior to her arrival to the Iris Network, Ms. MacKinnon was Director of Rehabilitation Services at for rehabilitation companies contracted to provide services in skilled nursing facilities in the Greater Portland Area. In addition to being a licensed Occupational Therapist, Ms. MacKinnon holds a Master’s degree in Health Policy and Management from the Muskie School of Public Service.

Ms. MacKinnon fills the spot left vacant by Anisio Correia, who served at the Iris Network for six years and has taken a position as Director of Rehabilitation Services for the Center for the Visually Impaired, in Atlanta, Georgia. “I have worked with Sherry closely for over a year now and know she will do a wonderful job,” Mr. Correia remarked, “ Sherry brings with her a unique blend of skills and experiences which will be instrumental as The Iris Network continues positions itself to meet the ever increasing needs of people experiencing vision loss.”

The Iris Network is a statewide organization working to bring genuine independence and unlimited promise to the lives of individuals who are visually impaired and blind. Headquartered in Portland, outreach offices are located in Bangor, Brewer, Ellsworth, Houlton, Lewiston, and Saco.