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Empowering Parents Initiative: Developing resources for physically disabled parents-to-be

In April 2008 DPPI embarked on a three-year initiative which aims to empower physically disabled parents and parents-to-be to make choices around pregnancy, birth and early baby care.

Building on our experience of producing award-winning pregnancy and birth guides for deaf and visually impaired parents, DPPI is now undertaking this new initiative (funded by the Department of Health) to produce equivalent information for physically disabled parents, in the form of two guides:

1. Pregnancy and birth;
2. Infant feeding and early baby care.

The guides are intended for disabled parents and parents-to-be and professionals working with them. They will be produced with input from disabled parents, health professionals and relevant voluntary sector organisations.

Milestones

May 2008

Empowering Parents launched at a consultative meeting of disabled parents, health professionals and voluntary sector representatives.

June 2009

A report on the findings of an initial survey on disabled parents' experiences of maternity services published.

October 2010

Expected publication date for new guides.

Further information

For further information, or you are interested in getting involved with this initiative and the development of the new guides, please contact DPPI.