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Nearly 1 out of 4 of American parents who live with their children under the age of 18 had a mental illness within the past year. Includes images of four figures of different genders and disabilities, with one of them highlighted to signify 1 out of 4.

Nearly 1 out of 4 of American parents who live with their children under the age of 18 had a mental illness within the past year. Includes images of four figures of different genders and disabilities, with one of them highlighted to signify 1 out of 4.

The ParentingWell Practice Approach supports behavioral-health practitioners in integrating conversations about parenting and family experiences into their work with adults with mental illness. The adaptation process in Philadelphia included the following overlapping steps: 1 The establishment of an Adaptation Team. 2 Community review of existing ParentingWell content. 3. The ParentingWell Learning Collaborative, an online training program for providers in Philadelphia. Each point is accompanied with an illustration of a group of researchers discussing data.

The ParentingWell Practice Approach supports behavioral-health practitioners in integrating conversations about parenting and family experiences into their work with adults with mental illness. The adaptation process in Philadelphia included the following overlapping steps: 1 The establishment of an Adaptation Team. 2 Community review of existing ParentingWell content. 3. The ParentingWell Learning Collaborative, an online training program for providers in Philadelphia. Each point is accompanied with an illustration of a group of researchers discussing data.

Community reviewers identified benefits of ParentingWell for the Philadelphia community: The materials provide a blueprint for clinicians to engage and ask questions about parenting and wasn’t too clinical.” “As a parent who is coping with mental illness, I think that if this program had been available sooner, I would have found stability and success in my parenting, daily life, career, etc., a long time ago.” The questions and activities were thought provoking.

Community reviewers identified benefits of ParentingWell for the Philadelphia community: The materials provide a blueprint for clinicians to engage and ask questions about parenting and wasn’t too clinical.” “As a parent who is coping with mental illness, I think that if this program had been available sooner, I would have found stability and success in my parenting, daily life, career, etc., a long time ago.” The questions and activities were thought provoking.

New Research Brief 📑 Implementing the ParentingWell Approach in Philadelphia

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While other families talk about sports schedules and weekend plans, many disabled parents are quietly managing crises created by the very systems meant to help them. You’re filling out forms, gathering records, fighting decisions that shouldn’t have happened, and explaining, over and over, that your disability doesn’t make you less of a parent, but it does mean the world isn’t designed for how your brain and body work.

While other families talk about sports schedules and weekend plans, many disabled parents are quietly managing crises created by the very systems meant to help them. You’re filling out forms, gathering records, fighting decisions that shouldn’t have happened, and explaining, over and over, that your disability doesn’t make you less of a parent, but it does mean the world isn’t designed for how your brain and body work.

In a recent blog post, Michelle Castille shares her experiences as a disabled parent, likening them to the everyday complexities of doing laundry. Read here: zurl.co/LNw2D

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A mom using a wheelchair sits at a table with her young child typing on a computer. Text reads Are you a disabled parent, or a professional that serves disabled parents?
The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities wants to hear from YOU! 
We are doing a survey to learn about the needs of disabled parents. Please answer a few questions about how we can best support disabled parents and professionals who serve them. 
Take survey: TinyURL.com/NRCPD-survey. A scannable QR code to the English survey is visible.

A mom using a wheelchair sits at a table with her young child typing on a computer. Text reads Are you a disabled parent, or a professional that serves disabled parents? The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities wants to hear from YOU! We are doing a survey to learn about the needs of disabled parents. Please answer a few questions about how we can best support disabled parents and professionals who serve them. Take survey: TinyURL.com/NRCPD-survey. A scannable QR code to the English survey is visible.

n padre latino con una diferencia en las extremidades sonríe a su hija, quien sostiene un teléfono inteligente para que ambos lo miren. El texto: ¿Eres una madre o un padre con discapacidad, o un profesional que trabaja con madres o padres con discapacidad?
¡El Centro Nacional de Investigación para Padres con Discapacidades quiere escuchar TU opinión! 
Estamos realizando una encuesta para conocer mejor las necesidades de las madres y los padres con discapacidad. Por favor, responde unas breves preguntas sobre cómo podemos apoyar de la mejor manera a las madres y los padres con discapacidad y a los profesionales que los atienden.  
Participa en la encuesta: TinyURL.com/NRCPD-encuesta.
Se muestra un código QR escaneable que dirige a la encuesta en español.

n padre latino con una diferencia en las extremidades sonríe a su hija, quien sostiene un teléfono inteligente para que ambos lo miren. El texto: ¿Eres una madre o un padre con discapacidad, o un profesional que trabaja con madres o padres con discapacidad? ¡El Centro Nacional de Investigación para Padres con Discapacidades quiere escuchar TU opinión! Estamos realizando una encuesta para conocer mejor las necesidades de las madres y los padres con discapacidad. Por favor, responde unas breves preguntas sobre cómo podemos apoyar de la mejor manera a las madres y los padres con discapacidad y a los profesionales que los atienden. Participa en la encuesta: TinyURL.com/NRCPD-encuesta. Se muestra un código QR escaneable que dirige a la encuesta en español.

Help the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities identify important topics for the community!

English: TinyURL.com/NRCPD-survey
Español: TinyURL.com/NRCPD-encuesta

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Browse our Resources & Publications. Icon on a purple background of a hand holding up other figures, signifying support.

Browse our Resources & Publications. Icon on a purple background of a hand holding up other figures, signifying support.

Our new Resources & Publications page on the website helps parents, researchers, and others easily find the information they're looking for: zurl.co/mNVuV

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Had to have a conversation with my 14 year old today about “no really, I don’t just not do chores & stuff because I don’t want to, I sometimes literally cannot because disability”. It was awkward & I dunno how much he believes me yet. *sigh* #NEISVoid #DisabledParenting

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Yall!!!! Ima have a 6 year old!

A whole 6yr old.

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Should every disabled parent have a generator? Sometimes people with disabilities assume they require a generator. Your first question should be “Is a generator the best option for my family and me?” We suggest that you consider the following as you decide. Generators:
Are not always the best solution
Cannot be used in apartments
Can be dangerous when not properly used
Are not affordable for many people, including maintenance and fueling. Read more specific information on our resource webpage. Illustration of a generator.

Should every disabled parent have a generator? Sometimes people with disabilities assume they require a generator. Your first question should be “Is a generator the best option for my family and me?” We suggest that you consider the following as you decide. Generators: Are not always the best solution Cannot be used in apartments Can be dangerous when not properly used Are not affordable for many people, including maintenance and fueling. Read more specific information on our resource webpage. Illustration of a generator.

Are disaster shelters required to provide a hospital bed for a parent with a disability in a shelter? Yes, disaster shelters must provide a hospital bed if requested. They can also accommodate individuals who request other sleeping options, such as a recliner, pressure mat (like an egg crate mattress topper), etc. Illustration of a patient lying in a hospital bed.

Are disaster shelters required to provide a hospital bed for a parent with a disability in a shelter? Yes, disaster shelters must provide a hospital bed if requested. They can also accommodate individuals who request other sleeping options, such as a recliner, pressure mat (like an egg crate mattress topper), etc. Illustration of a patient lying in a hospital bed.

Explore more resources for disabled parents and/or disaster preparedness: The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. Ready.gov. American Red Cross. FEMA. The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities. Includes a QR code to scan for full list of FAQs.

Explore more resources for disabled parents and/or disaster preparedness: The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. Ready.gov. American Red Cross. FEMA. The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities. Includes a QR code to scan for full list of FAQs.

which provide practical guidance, resources, and strategies to support parents with disabilities in planning for and responding to emergencies.

Read the full compilation here: heller.brandeis.edu/parents-with...

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As a mother with a hearing disability, she also wondered how many others had a similar disability. Includes a pie chart that highlights a small rate of hearing disabilities compared to the rest, with a symbol for hearing disability beside it. 18,000 of other/multiracial mothers have a hearing disability.

As a mother with a hearing disability, she also wondered how many others had a similar disability. Includes a pie chart that highlights a small rate of hearing disabilities compared to the rest, with a symbol for hearing disability beside it. 18,000 of other/multiracial mothers have a hearing disability.

A hearing disability is when your ability to detect sounds is partially, or totally, affected. Accessible supports for hearing disabilities include, but are not limited to hearing aids, transcription services, and sign language interpretation. Includes images for the ASL symbol, and a hearing aide.

A hearing disability is when your ability to detect sounds is partially, or totally, affected. Accessible supports for hearing disabilities include, but are not limited to hearing aids, transcription services, and sign language interpretation. Includes images for the ASL symbol, and a hearing aide.

To learn more about disabled women, visit our Disability Data Dashboard

To learn more about disabled women, visit our Disability Data Dashboard

Learn more here: zurl.co/lvarq

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Nicole Lomerson is a white woman with long brown hair, and below her is a white ASL interpreter with dark brown hair, wearing a black blouse.

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To learn more about American Indian/Alaska Native disabled parents, visit our Disability Data Dashboard. Screenshot of Dashboard Website.

To learn more about American Indian/Alaska Native disabled parents, visit our Disability Data Dashboard. Screenshot of Dashboard Website.

To learn more, visit our Disability Data Dashboard: zurl.co/Rdayr

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Video Description: Presentation slides with information about Disabled Parents. Nicole Lomerson is a white woman with long brown hair, and below her is a white ASL interpreter with dark brown hair, wearing a black blouse. 

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The image is a promotional graphic announcing the availability of a webinar recording. Below the banner, there is an illustration of a laptop screen displaying the webinar video.

The image is a promotional graphic announcing the availability of a webinar recording. Below the banner, there is an illustration of a laptop screen displaying the webinar video.

The recordings from the, "Keeping Families Together: Disability Law Training for Parent Attorneys" are now available!

Watch here: zurl.co/4uuui

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Webinar promotional graphic. Text reads: Disaster Preparedness for Parents with Disabilities. July 21, 2025 at 12 PM ET. Speakers: Melissa Marshall, Shari Myers, Judith Brown, and Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu. Four headshots of the speakers are displayed. Icons for ASL interpretation and closed captions are visible, indicating that these accessibility features will be provided during the webinar.

Webinar promotional graphic. Text reads: Disaster Preparedness for Parents with Disabilities. July 21, 2025 at 12 PM ET. Speakers: Melissa Marshall, Shari Myers, Judith Brown, and Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu. Four headshots of the speakers are displayed. Icons for ASL interpretation and closed captions are visible, indicating that these accessibility features will be provided during the webinar.

Join us for an important webinar discussion on emergency preparedness for disabled parents and their families.

Register here: zurl.co/DEEoc

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My life with disability – Lurie Institute for Disability Policy

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people are shitty to parents of all kinds of disabled kids, but unfortunately since any behavioral problem in public is seen as bad parenting, and the grumpy "that's no excuse" "in my day that didn't exist" lines come out. #ableism #parenting #disabledparenting #disability

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Who are Disabled Parents?

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"Researchers found that:" "1. Termination of parental rights was the result in most of the appealed cases. The cases were all mothers with disabilities in court (Accompanying illustration of a judge presiding of a case and a pie chart showing how 93% of TPR came from the appeals). 2. The type of disability does not impact the termination of parental rights risk (Accompanying illustrations of physical, intellectual, hearing, and visual disabilities). 3. Characteristics besides disability impact the risk of termination of parental rights."

"Researchers found that:" "1. Termination of parental rights was the result in most of the appealed cases. The cases were all mothers with disabilities in court (Accompanying illustration of a judge presiding of a case and a pie chart showing how 93% of TPR came from the appeals). 2. The type of disability does not impact the termination of parental rights risk (Accompanying illustrations of physical, intellectual, hearing, and visual disabilities). 3. Characteristics besides disability impact the risk of termination of parental rights."

"What needs to change?" "People with disabilities deserve protection for their families. The study has two ideas on how to do this. Mandated reporters must not use biased tests. Parents with disabilities must receive increased support services. The needs of every parent with a disability are different. Because of this, programs should be unique to each family." Accompanying illustration of a red circle with a diagonal line through it, symbolizing "no". Inside this circle is a paper labeled "IQ Test".

"What needs to change?" "People with disabilities deserve protection for their families. The study has two ideas on how to do this. Mandated reporters must not use biased tests. Parents with disabilities must receive increased support services. The needs of every parent with a disability are different. Because of this, programs should be unique to each family." Accompanying illustration of a red circle with a diagonal line through it, symbolizing "no". Inside this circle is a paper labeled "IQ Test".

It invites readers to read the brief on the website using a QR code, along with the author's name, Marcy Waring. The title of the brief is "Terminating the parental rights of mothers with disabilities."

It invites readers to read the brief on the website using a QR code, along with the author's name, Marcy Waring. The title of the brief is "Terminating the parental rights of mothers with disabilities."

A judge decides this in court and can end a parent’s rights to their child. Learn more in this plain language brief.
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I just preordered bc this looks amazing. #CripCoop #Disability #BookSky #Parenting #DisabledParenting

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Brain fog is the most disruptive part of my disability - and I include only being able to stand for 2 minutes in that list. I really cannot function today and I need to. I am so frustrated and fed up. My poor kids.

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Are there any #DisabledParents here on Bsky? I am a disabled mom who has a toddler and I would like to create a starter pack so that we can find each other and help each other out with creative solutions while raising our kids. #Disability #DisabledParenting #DisabledMom #DisabledDad #DisabledParent

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‘The Depictions Of Motherhood I Saw Around Me Seemed At O... It's important we learn there's more ways to be a mother,...

"the depictions of motherhood I saw around me seemed at odds with what I knew of disability" - the brilliant Rebekah Taussig.

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