Are you a parent with a disability looking for resources or support? Please feel free to contact us for assistance. Additionally, one or more of the organizations listed below could help you in your situation:
The Arc is a support and advocacy organization for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD). You can find your closest Arc office by using the search tool the Arc's national office offers.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs or ILCs) and Associations are organizations run by disabled people for disabled people. CIL/ILCs are located across the country and can help you find resources and support in your geographic area. You can find your closest CIL/ILC through this directory.
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) and Client Assistance Programs (CAPs), which exist in every state and provide the greatest portion of legal advocacy services for people with disabilities in the U.S. Select your state or territory through their web tool.
The American Bar Association (ABA) offers low-cost legal aid. Explore their free legal help listing.
Zero to Three offers resources for families, professionals, and policymakers who are working with young children. Find out about early intervention: https://www.zerotothree.org/
There are also several disabled parent resource groups that might be able to help:
- Adaptive Parent Project (includes an occupational therapy clinic): https://www.adaptiveparentproject.org/
- Disabled Parenting Project: https://disabledparenting.com/
- Mommies with CP (a Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/154522048052644/
More resources to come!