Macular Degeneration Support

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

MD Support

Year Established:

1998

Type of organization:

International organization

Mission Statement:

To provide information, support and advocacy for people affected by macular degeneration and similar diseases of the retina leading to central vision loss.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Macular Degeneration

Organizational Contact Information

Prefix:

Mr.

Title:

Founding Director

First Name:

Dan

Middle Initial:

Last Name:

Roberts

Address:

3600 Blue Ridge

Grandview, 64030

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

+1 816 761 7080

Fax:

+1 816 761 7080

Email:

director@mdsupport.org

ListServe:

mdlist@mdsupport.org

Website Address:

http://www.mdsupport.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Care providers

Families of affected individuals

The public

Teachers

Media

Students

Researchers

Other

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to research studies

Professional counseling

Medical referrals

Rehabilitation resource referrals

Peer support

Grief counseling

Referrals for non-medical services

Financial referrals

Non-medical services

Other

Peer-to-peer counseling

Awareness programs

E-mail list

Telephone helpline

Speakers

Services for the visually impaired

Other

Educational materials include:

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Slides

Journal articles on condition

Pamphlet(s)

Lending library

Booklet(s)

CD Roms

Research updates

Newsletter

Audiotape(s)

Bibliography

Resource guide

Website

Other

Conferences/workshops for:

Other

Financial assistance for:

Other