81 Melton Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 8EN

Tel: 0870 241 0450
E-mail: information@disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Website: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk

Description:
To support the right of disabled people to have children and to be well resourced for the task of parenting.

Aims:

• To offer support and information on all aspects of pregnancy and parenting to all disabled people.
• To educate, raise awareness and promote role models and positive images of disabled people as parents.

Activities:

• Helpline - Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday: 12:00 noon till 2:00 pm, Wednesday: 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm.
• Contact register to put parents and would-be parents in touch with each other and a professional contact register for professionals working with disabled parents.
• Provides a practical helpline to answer questions and gathers information about equipment and adaptations.
• Provides a resource list with useful contacts and addresses for finding out about pregnancy, parenthood and disability.
• Campaigns and networks to improve services and support for disabled people in pregnancy and parenthood.
• Assists with the training of professionals and voluntary workers who work alongside disabled parents and parents to be.
• Provides a selection of photographs, drawings and cartoons of disabled parents which can be used as an exhibition for local events, workshops etc.

Cost:
£10.00 per annum.

Local Groups:
Enquire for details.

updated 29/10/07

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