Things You Can Do

Resources for Families
• To find information on pregnancy, birth and parenting, call National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities. Visit www.lookingglass.org.
• Regional Centers can help parents with developmental disabilities find classes, in-home support and legal advice. Call Disability Services.
• Some children can get services because they have a parent with a disability. Call California Early Start or visit www.dds.ca.gov/earlystart.
• Independent Living Centers are run by people with disabilities. They can help you find many resources. Visit www.cfilc.org.

Baby-Care Equipment
Adaptive clothing, baby-care equipment and techniques can make parenting easier and less stressful. Call National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities or visit www.lookingglass.org. For more ideas, such as baby monitors that flash when your baby cries, call AT Network or visit www.atnet.org.

Legal Help
You cannot legally be denied a home, a job, access to a public place or the right to be a parent because of a disability. However, you may need legal help with child custody or to get the services you need. Call Protection & Advocacy or visit www.pai-ca.org.

Child Care and Preschool
Look for child care that is accessible so you can visit and attend meetings. Make sure the staff talk with you directly or through an interpreter, not through your child.