Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
Philosophy

MPVI was established as a parent empowerment program of the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Here are several key points underlying the activities of MPVI.

1. Parent leadership and development are integral to all aspects of the organization
2. Parent-to-parent connections serve as the major resource for all support, education, and advocacy
3. Ongoing opportunities for parent-to-parent communication and support are vital for problem solving
4. Proactive participation in the development of public policy requires parent representation and networking
5. Parents involved in partnership with professionals carry out the mission of the program