Abstract
This webinar focuses on strategies for prospective parents with disabilities to prepare themselves and their families for parenthood. Presenters discuss the initial considerations of conception and adoption, and explore preliminary consultation in order to identify disability affirmative service providers. Participants learn how to identify peer support among disability parenting communities to utilize for advice and support. The early identification of adaptive parenting tools and resources is emphasized. The webinar is for people with disabilities who want to become parents. We talk about ways to prepare for parenthood, including: Pregnancy and adoption; Scheduling a family planning appointment; Finding disability-friendly service providers; and Creating a support network with disability parenting communities. Learning Objectives: After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to 1) Identify a variety of adaptive parenting tools and resources; 2) Research and select a disability-friendly provider; 3) Locate and access disability parenting communities and the benefits they provide; and 4) Understand the advantages of family planning consultations and identify topics to discuss during the visit.