How to Videos and Photos
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Using an accessible cribAccessible crib allowed mother to wheel under for easy access and sliding gate that locked with pin. Thin green pillow was used to transfer infant from bed to breastfeeding cushion as it provided neck support and shock absorption for jerky movements.
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Bathing baby using changing tableBathing was challenging for this wheelchair using mom because her daughter hated baths and there wasn’t a suitable assistive device available. So, she did mostly sponge baths on the change table with herself assisting to pass items and take her daughter to dry off when she was done.
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Using Orbitz Swivel Carseat as a Parent who uses a WheelchairVideo shows mother in wheelchair using Orbitz Swivel Carseat to get child in and out of car.
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Adjustable baby changing table and book shelfThis disabled parent lives in NYC where space is tight. She installed an adjustable activity center shelf wall for a baby changing station, storage and book shelf. The table is low enough for her wheelchair to roll under and safely change her daughter’s diapers and clothes. She also has her sit on the table while she brushes and does her hair. Once her daughter doesn’t need the changing table anymore, she can adjust the table down lower to make an activity table. And then adjust it higher later when the daughter gets older and she needs a desk.
This library of videos and photos demonstrate how parents with disabilities use adaptive parenting techniques to assist with child-rearing. We hope these videos and photos will assist parents and prospective parents with disabilities navigate parenting.
Interested in submitting a video or photo?
The Disabled Parenting Project wants your videos and photos demonstrating how parents use adaptive techniques for child-rearing.
To ensure accessibility, please include a description with all photos. In addition, videos must include audio description (please verbally explain exactly what you are doing).
To submit videos and photos, please email us.