 | MICRO & ANOPHTHALMIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (MACS) |
The Micro & Anophthalmic Children's Society (MACS) was formed in 1993 as
a source of mutual support for families with children suffering from these rare
conditions in the UK and around the world. MACS is a registered charity run
entirely by volunteer parents and relies solely on donations. The Society helps
families with children either blind or visually impaired by Anophthalmia,
Microphthalmia or Coloboma. The aims of the group are as follows: - Discovering a child is visually impaired or blind can be a devastating
experience for parents. The group aims to offer emotional and practical support
from parents who have been through similar experiences.
- To put families in touch with others who have similar problems.
- To arrange an annual family weekend so that parents and children can meet
to discuss issues and give encouragement.
- To produce a newsletter three times a year.
- To acquire computer technology for the production of large print and
Braille books for the benefit of our children.
- To set up a resource library containing videos, books and useful
information.
- To collate and distribute information and become a national resource for
parents and professionals.
Micro & Anophthalmic Children's Society (MACS)
1 Skyrmans Fee
Frinton on Sea
Essex
CO13 0RN  01255 677511
 01255 677511
 http://www.macs.org.uk
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