From the editor

Often, the right support for disabled parents is not available, so that everyday practical parenting tasks, such as transporting a child to and from school, can become major obstacles. In this issue five visually impaired parents who live in the UK comment on the lack of support and understanding they received.

Other disabled parents describe very individual experiences of parenthood. A father explains how he concentrates positively on aspects of his role that he knows he can do well. A mother describes the use of vocal cues to help make parenting tasks easier. Another parent explores her thoughts on how the birth of her second baby may present new practical challenges and affect the dynamics of her family. In an extended feature, a new mother with a 'hidden' disability describes her struggle to obtain the practical support she needed, and two healthcare professionals offer valuable guidance on good practice.

Christine Winwood

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