Facial Disfigurement
Self Help Clearinghouse
Let's Face It
National. Founded 1987. Mission is to advance knowledge about, by
and for people with facial differences and to promote their full and
equal participation in society. Provides information and resources
for persons with facial differences, their families, professionals
and the public.
Write:
Univ. of Michigan/ Dentristy School/ Dentistry Library
1011 N. University
c/o Let's Face It
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
Website: http://www.dent.umich.edu/faceit/
E-mail: faceit@umich.edu
Verified: 11/10/2007
Forward Face
Model. 1 group in New York. Founded 1978. Mutual support for people
with craniofacial disfigurement and their families. Strongly
advocates educating members and the public in the quest for
understanding and acceptance. Liaison with medical personnel.
Newsletter and videotapes. Dues $30. Teen/young adult support
group called The Inner Faces.
Write:
Forward Face
317 E. 34th St., 9th Fl., Suite 901A
New York, NY 10016
Voice: 212-684-5860
Fax: 212-684-5864
Website: http://www.forwardface.org
E-mail: info@forwardface.org
Verified: 10/24/2007
AboutFace USA
National. Founded 1991. Provides emotional support and information
to persons with facial differences and their families. Network
database of 900+ families who have similar concerns. Promotes public
education and awareness. Also has cleft advocate program which
provides online parent-patient support network. Newsletter,
information and referrals.
Write:
AboutFace USA
P.O. Box 158
South Beloit, IL 61080-0158
Voice: 1-888-486-1209
Fax: 702-341-5351
Website: http://www.aboutfaceusa.org
E-mail: debbie@aboutfaceusa.org
Verified: 10/27/2007
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