SCI-Specific Parenting Resources

• Rolling Through Parenthood: United Spinal Association event series that supports parents with disabilities by providing resources, guidance, and a community for shared experiences. These virtual events feature expert speakers and peer discussions on adaptive parenting strategies, accessibility solutions, and emotional well-being. The program aims to empower parents with spinal cord injuries and mobility challenges to navigate parenthood with confidence.
• Parenting: This page from SCI Sexual Health provides information and resources on parenting with a spinal cord injury, including fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting strategies.
• Parenting With Paralysis: This guide from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation offers practical advice, resources, and personal stories to support parents living with paralysis in navigating the challenges and joys of parenting.
• SCI Parenting: A website based in Sweden discussing all aspects of the perinatal journey for women with SCI.

General Support & Community

• Adaptive Parent Project (APP): A nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents with all types of disabilities. Their mission is to provide an inclusive resource to help people with disabilities and their children thrive. They are there to help anyone who is parenting with a disability.
• Disabled Parenting Project: The Disabled Parenting Project (DPP), which is part of the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities, is an online space for sharing experiences, advice, and conversations among disabled parents as well as those considering parenthood.
• DisabledParents.net An online resource offering support, advice, and community connections for parents with disabilities, covering topics like adaptive parenting techniques, legal rights, and assistive technology.

Research & Rights

• National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities: The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities conducts research and provides training and technical assistance to improve the lives of parents with disabilities and their families.
• Parenting With A Disability Know Your Rights Toolkit: The Parenting with Paralysis guide from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation offers practical advice and personal stories for parents living with paralysis. It covers topics such as adaptive parenting techniques, emotional well-being, and navigating challenges to foster a fulfilling family life. The guide provides encouragement, resources, and strategies to help parents with disabilities confidently care for their children.

Adaptive Equipment & Practical Guidance

• Through Looking Glass: A resource on childbirth and parenting, adaptive equipment for childcare, networking and support.
• Wheelchair Mommy: Wheelchair Mommy is a personal blog that shares the experiences, challenges, and joys of motherhood and daily life as a wheelchair user.This page includes useful FAQs, strategies and information on the crib, stroller, and other equipment used by a mom with SCI,