Publications

Report on a UK study on physically disabled parents' experiences of maternity services. Reveals that physically disabled people embarking on parenthood face a number of challenges in getting appropriate information and support, including negative attitudes from some health professionals, a lack of knowledge and information available for both parents and professionals, as well as poor communication between disabled parents and professionals. 9 pages, June 2009

Offers information on organisations, resources and equipment which may be helpful when becoming a parent and throughout parenthood. It is part of the Having a baby pack. This pack guides visually impaired people through the process of becoming a parent, and assists professionals in understanding how to meet the needs of this group. Other titles in this series are: Planning, pregnancy and birth From birth onwards 45 pages. Published: 2006      

This discusses parents’ solutions, strategies and ideas for carrying babies and young children on wheelchairs and scooters, including possible adaptations, alongside a list of important safety considerations. It also gives details of useful organisations and websites for further advice.

Contains details of various reading and reference materials on the subject of disabled parenting, including books, reports, journal articles, legislation and government guidance. These may provide useful background reading for disabled parents, the professionals supporting them such as advocates, solicitors, barristers and health and social care workers, as well as students, and anyone who wishes to read or learn about disabled parenting. 28 pages. Published: 2011

Offers practical information and guidance on all stages of having a baby, from pre-pregnancy planning, antenatal care and birth options, to preparing for and adjusting to new parenthood. At each stage the guide suggests points to consider and offers practical tips and equipment ideas, as well as providing information on rights. The guide is aimed at physically disabled parents and parents-to-be, as well as the health and social care professionals who support them. 134 pages. Published: 2010.

This guide provides information to help teachers and support staff in education to work effectively with deaf parents and their children. From deaf awareness and the Disability Discrimination Act through to home-school communication and parents’ evenings, this publication offers guidance on how to ensure education services are accessible to deaf parents. 21 pages.     Published: 2007

This guide provides parents and professionals with a wealth of information and suggestions to help parents support their children at school, and includes a checklist of questions for professionals to address in order to enable this group of parents to support their children’s education. This is one of a series of guides which aim to provide information on how to overcome barriers to parents’ involvement in their children’s education. Other titles in the series are: • Choosing and applying for schools • Education resources and contacts 31 pages.     Published: 2007

This guide contains tips, strategies and ideas for bathing babies and young children. It also gives details of useful equipment, organisations and resources.  48 pages. Published: 2013