On Sunday, the disability community lost Carrie Ann Lucas, one of its fiercest members, and I lost a mentor, colleague, and above all, dear friend. Carrie Ann was a disabled mother, activist, and attorney. Carrie Ann died because of a broken health care system that does not value the lives of disabled people. Over the […]
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DPP Celebrates the Life of Carrie Ann Lucas
The Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) joins the disability community in mourning the loss of Carrie Ann Lucas of Windsor, Colorado. Carrie was the dedicated mother of Heather, Asiza, Adrianne, and Anthony. A disabled mother and fierce advocate, Carrie devoted much of her life to disability rights advocacy, especially fighting for the rights of parents with […]
Seeking LGBTQ+ Parents with Disabilities
The DPP is looking for LGBTQ+ Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities! It’s Pride Month, and we are celebrating! Enter a chance to win a $50 Amazon® Gift Card by writing for the Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) blog. The DPP is seeking guest blogs written by LGBTQ+ parents and prospective parents with disabilities on sexual orientation […]
Working as a Disabled Mom: What Senator Duckworth’s Achievements Mean for Other Mothers with Disabilities
Last week, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) made history as she became the first United States senator to cast a vote on the Senate floor with a newborn in her arms. Senator Duckworth is also the first United States senator to give birth while in office. In and of themselves, both achievements are important steps in achieving […]
Share Holiday Traditions and Win $50 Amazon Gift Card!
How do you adapt the holidays as a parent with a disability? Send us your blogs or vlogs and enter contest to win a $50 Amazon® gift card! Tell us how you and your family celebrate the winter holidays – such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s. What are your traditions? Are there special […]
Missed Twitter Chat About Working Parents With Disabilities?
Did you miss today’s Twitter chat about working parents with disabilities? If so, there’s still time to join the conversation. Below are the questions. Simply tweet your responses using hashtag #DPPWorks Twitter chats hosted by @DisParenting follow the Q1 or Question 1 format followed by Answer 1 or A1, as in… #DPPWorks For example, […]
The ADA is Turning 27: Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card
Win a $50 Amazon® Gift Card by Telling Us what the ADA Means to Parents with Disabilities! Enter a chance to win a $50 Amazon® Gift Card by writing for the Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) blog. The DPP is seeking guest blogs written by parents with disabilities on what the ADA means to parents with disabilities. […]
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 […]
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 […]