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MAPS Mission Statement:
Our Goals:
MAPS (Microphthalmia Anophthalmia Parent Support) is a parent to parent network offering support to families raising children with microphthalmia (born with small eyes) and/or anophthalmia (born without eyes). Our goals are:
To communicate with and support families raising children born with microphthalmia and/or anophthalmia. We do this via our website, e-mail, and by phone. Support ranges from making emotional connections to sharing community resources to discussing available medical and educational interventions.
To empower families by sharing our knowledge and experiences. MAPS was created by parents and is run by parents. We do not make medical or educational recommendations – we simply share what options have been provided to our children and discuss the pros and cons of possible choices. We hope our resources will empower families to make optimal decisions leading to the development of independent, competent children enjoying a life filled with success and accomplishment.
What's New!
Our Spring 2008 issue of the MAPS Newsletter, "Finding Our Way" is now available. To receive a FREE copy in pdf format, visit our Books and Newsletters page or email us at owner@maparentsupport.com
April 2008: Visit the Family Spotlight page to read the new "Kayla's Story".
March 2008: Please visit our Family Spotlight page to read the new "Audrey's story". We have also added several News Story links on our A/M News Stories page. Feel free to check out our new Books & Newsletters page.
MAPS welcomes you to our website!
We are continually updating this site, adding:
- Additional photos in our photo gallery. Please consider submitting a picture of your child!
- More family stories telling of the challenges and JOYS of raising a child with anophthamia or microphthalmia.
- Current news stories relating to A/M
- Additional resources and information.
Please check back frequently for updates, consider joining our mailing list/database, and let us know if there is any additional information you would like to see on this website.
You can contact us at : owner@maparentsupport.com
