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Disabled Fathers / Disabled Mothers

It’s not a secret that disabled fathers and disabled mothers encounter unique challenges when navigating parenthood. disAbility Maternity Care is the first name that comes up when someone searches for excellent resources and support to deal with the challenges faced by disabled fathers and disabled mothers. These are some of the most common challenges that people come across when dealing with disabled fathers and disabled mothers:

● Accessibility remains a significant concern. Both disabled fathers and disabled mothers often face physical barriers when accessing healthcare facilities, childcare services, or even simple day-to-day activities. This hinders their ability to provide for their children’s needs effectively.

● Social stigma and prejudice pose formidable challenges. Disabled parents may confront societal misconceptions about their parenting capabilities. This can result in discrimination, limited social support, and even child custody disputes, impacting their emotional well-being and parenting experience.
● Disabled fathers and disabled mothers need for adaptive parenting strategies is crucial. Disabled fathers and mothers must find innovative ways to care for their children while managing their disabilities. This entails acquiring specialised equipment, seeking adaptive parenting techniques, and fostering a supportive network of peers who can offer guidance and empathy.

These challenges underline the importance of inclusive policies, social awareness, and accessible resources to empower disabled parents in their parenting journey. Here at disAbility Maternity Care, we’re fully aware of the importance of providing disabled fathers and disabled mothers with the tools they need for daily life, as well as giving healthcare support providers the information they need to come up with excellent strategies for caregiving. We’re not new to this field, and we have years of experience providing resources for caregivers so they can have the greatest support approach to taking care of disabled fathers and disabled mothers.

Our training programs not only meet industry standards but also exceed them, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared to address the unique needs of patients with disabilities including disabled fathers and disabled mothers. Our mission is to become the leading organisation in Australia dedicated to empowering parents with disabilities to excel. We achieve this by supporting parents and their families through initiatives such as raising awareness, facilitating meaningful dialogues, providing professional online disability training, and connecting disabled fathers and disabled mothers with crucial community resources.

We invite you to explore our extensive resources and join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of disabled individuals. Contact disAbility Maternity Care today to embark on your journey toward becoming a more knowledgeable and empathetic healthcare provider through our professional online disability training. Together, we can foster a healthcare environment where every individual receives the exceptional care disabled fathers and disabled mothers rightfully deserve. Choosing disAbility Maternity Care for your online disability training needs is a decision you won’t regret; we provide all the resources you require. We’re always open to help anyone taking care of disabled fathers and disabled mothers, so contact us today and we can introduce you to all the details related to our excellent services, we’ll be glad to assist you.

As parents, knowing you are not alone helps you to get through those challenging times. Sharing stories also helps us feel connected. If you would like to contribute a story, please contact us here.

disAbility Maternity Care provides information about pregnancy, birth and early parenting for parents with a disability, families and professionals. Our range of services includes information, training and events as well as links to other relevant organisations. Sign up to receive updates, or check out our social media sites.

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“Spring into Parenting: Collaborative Care to support Parents with disabilities” 2023 Conference


disAbility Maternity Care is excited to bring you the second annual Collaborative Care to support Parents with Disabilities Conference. Join us for a Pre-Conference workshop on 1st August 1-5pm, followed by the full day conference on September 1st 8.30 – 4.30. This is followed by our Networking event to 6pm.

Maternity and community providers are encouraged to attend and upskill.

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disAbility Maternity Matters Podcast

Season 2 Coming soon!!!

Season 1 is now available for listening. In this season parents Toby, Dani, Simon and Kimberley provide valuable insights into their lived experience as a parent with a disability.

Subscribe to listen to Season 1 of disAbility Maternity Matters.

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