Useful resources for MACS families
What makes you, you? - A book to help young children understand that being different means being extraordinary
My Eye Man - A book to help young children understand the process of fitting prosthetic eyes
All about MACS Leaflet - General information resource
"MACS Means..." Posters - 11 posters showing the 3 MACS conditions and how MACS helps those affected by them
All of our fundraising materials, including posters and sponsorship forms, can be found at the bottom of our fundraising page, here.
Our services are for anyone affected by a MACS condition. If you need our resources in alternative formats or are struggling to access our services for any other reason, please contact sharon@macs.org.uk and we’ll ensure that we are here for you.
Useful websites
Changing Faces - a UK charity that supports and represents people who have visible differences on the face, hands, or body.
Charity Commission - MACS page on the Charity Commission website.
Euan's Guide - disabled access review site.
Gene.Vision - A resource on rare genetic eye disorders for everyone.
Guide Dogs - Providing mobility for the blind and partially sighted.
Humanware - Providing products designed to maximize independence in blind and visually impaired people.
Newlife - Newlife provides a range of services for children with additional needs. They can provide essential specialist equipment on an emergency basis. They have an equipment grant funding programme. They also hire free of charge Play Therapy Pods with specialist sensory toys for your child.
National Artificial Eye Service - Provides the manufacturing and fitting service for the supply of ocular prostheses.
QAC Sight Village - QAC organises QAC Sight Village events in England & Scotland, showcasing technology, support and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) - A UK charity offering information, support and advice to people in the UK living with sight loss.
Sight and Sound - Solutions and equipment for blind and visually impaired people.
VICTA - a charity providing support for visually impaired children and their families.