Potty Training your toddler can be a daunting task for any parent, much less one who has a disability. When I started training my son during the day, I’d lead him to the bathroom every twenty to thirty minutes so there wouldn’t be the inevitable accident most parents dread. This went on until he got […]
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What the ADA Means to Me
So, the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 27 this year. And that’s something worthy of celebrating. Now, before you point out that this might seem to be an odd thing to celebrate, let me quote a scene from the iconic television show Sports Night, where two characters are debating celebrating Bobby Thomson’s “Shot Heard Round […]
Product Review – EazyHold
EazyHold the Universal Cuff Grip Assist has been a very helpful addition to my treasure trove of modifications. I came across EazyHold on a social media site, where the creators were holding a give-away contest. I was one of the winners and my adult pack of EazyHolds arrived shortly thereafter. EazyHold comes in 5 different […]
Things I’ve Made for my Daughter (with help)
I’m a big sports fan, so it’s probably fitting that Ashley and I found out that we were having our daughter on Super Bowl Sunday. In 2009, I spent the day with my good friend, Ryan Vooris in our favorite sports bar, Benchwarmers. They charged a $15 cover to enter, and all the food and non-alcoholic […]
The Story of Noah
“Well, here I am,” I think to myself as everyone is buzzing around me. Dr. Litt is looking down below and making sure that he has all the right paraphernalia to do the job. Mom is becoming animated, preparing for what’s to come. Stella and Tim are both hoisting up a leg and Tony is giving a […]
Only a Few Days Left: Submit your Videos and Photos Today
What adaptations have you made to make parenting easier? Enter a chance to win a $50 Amazon® Gift Card by submitting a video or photo showing how you parent with a disability for the Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) website. Videos or photos must demonstrate an adaptive parenting technique or equipment you use to help take care of […]
Less than One Week to go: Submit your Videos and Photos Today
Are you a parent with a disability? What adaptations have you made to make parenting easier? Enter a chance to win a $50 Amazon® Gift Card by submitting a video or photo showing how you parent with a disability for the Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) website. Videos or photos must demonstrate an adaptive parenting technique […]
Letting Go of “I’ve Got This!”
For so long, I’ve prided myself on my independence, on my ability to remain living alone with my child, on my capacity to raise my daughter with little outside help. I think having so many movements and physical activities stripped from me has given me a higher regard for that which I’m still able to […]
Show Us How You Do It Contest: Seeking Parents With Disabilities
Help Another Disabled Parent by Showing How You Do it! Enter Chance to Win a $50 Amazon® Gift Card! Enter a chance to win a $50 Amazon® Gift Card by submitting a video or photo showing how you parent with a disability for the Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) website. Videos or photos must demonstrate an adaptive parenting […]
Cooking Made Easier for Parents with a Disability
Who doesn’t want to have a healthy meal for their family on the dinner table every night? This isn’t necessarily the easiest thing to do for parents with a disability for multiple reasons. One of the main concerns I’ve heard people talk about is the limited income most people with disabilities have to purchase food. […]