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Project

Disabled Parent Project

Center:

OH-University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Kara Ayers
[email protected]
513-803-4402

Project Description:

Women with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) encounter numerous barriers to healthcare services, including environmental, physical, informational, attitudinal and other barriers. As the number of women with I/DD reaching reproductive age grows, healthcare systems and providers need to be prepared to provide quality care for these women. When it comes to pregnancy and parenting, women with I/DD have the same needs as other women, including being treated with dignity and respect. There is a paucity of resources for medical professionals and self-advocates on the topic of pregnancy and parenting with I/DD. Resources for self-advocates are largely inaccessible and difficult to find. Our project sought to fill an educational gap.

Keyword(s):

Disabled Parent;

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National