DPPI has launched a new resource for visually impaired parents and professionals, the Having a baby pack. The pack comprises three guides: Planning, pregnancy and birth; From birth onwards; and Useful resources for parenthood. It has been produced with input from visually impaired parents as well as health professionals, and the information within is based on their knowledge and experience. The pack is available in a choice of formats: print, large print, Braille, audio CD and DAISY CD.
The launch of this new resource was hosted by RNIB on Friday 26th May 2006 at their head quarters in Judd Street.
The launch was attended by visually impaired parents, some with their babies and children, and also various professionals and representatives from visual impairment organisations.
Mary Cox, RNIB Public Information Officer, highlighted the need for accessible information for visually impaired parents and spoke of the important role these publications will play in helping to bridge the information gap.
Monica Smith, a visually impaired parent who was commissioned by DPPI to research and write the pack, spoke about her own experience as a parent and how she came to be involved in the project.
Mervi Jokinen, from the Royal College of Midwives said midwives and other professionals must increase their understanding of the needs of this group of parents. A two-way exchange between parents and professionals is vital, she said, and the Having a baby pack can help facilitate this.
Terri Balon, a visually impaired parent, spoke about how she felt the pack can be useful to visually impaired parents.
Participants then had an opportunity to sample some sections of the pack. The content and style of the pack were well received.
For further information contact Gill Lea-Wilson at DPPI
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