disability

No one made diapers for his daughter—so this dad launched his own brand

When Brady Crandall’s daughter was born with a brain injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), he never expected he’d one day be founding a diaper company.

Little boy in wheelchair spots himself in a store ad—and his reaction is everything

A young boy in a wheelchair experiences a moment of pure joy upon seeing a store advertisement featuring a model who uses a wheelchair just like him.

5 myths about disability mothering

Understanding and empathizing with the realities of the disability mothering experience is the first step toward building a society that supports, includes and celebrates the diverse abilities of all its members.

I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.

How to travel for the holidays when your child has autism or a disability, according to an occupational therapist

There's so much potential for challenges, but so much potential for fun, too.

JoJo Siwa reveals dyslexia diagnosis—and why the famous bow had to go

The star shared the news on her just-launched podcast.

Inclusive playgrounds let everyone in on the fun

Every child deserves equitable access to play. Every child deserves to be included.

6 things I wish I’d known when my child was diagnosed with autism

I only wish someone could have told me that we would find our place, we would be supported and my child would thrive.

15 fun crafts for kids with autism

15 crafts and activities kids can do at home to help develop their fine motor skills while having fun!

On wondering if I’m a good mother to all of my boys

"Finding the balance between being a good mother for my rare disease warrior and my other two boys can be very difficult and overwhelming."

A letter to my pregnant self before I had a child with a disability

I am writing to you from the years ahead because I have a few things that I need to say to you—a few things you need to hear.

To my fellow parents with disabilities: You are enough

There are valuable life lessons we get to impart to them by living our best disabled life, by taking all the bad and making the best of it—because that is all we can do. That is all any parent can do.

My daughter and I both have a disability—and I still struggle with ableism

Her disabilities are not anyone’s inspiration. And while her job is not to teach others, she has unintendedly moved me to accept my own disability.

Dear disabled mom: you’re doing a great job

It’s hard to take care of your littles when you can hardly take care of yourself. But guess what disabled mama? You’re doing a great job. 

Jessica on having postpartum PTSD being the mom of two sick babies

I believe it is vital for me to share my story and to let other parents who are going through similar experiences know that they are never alone.

This embroidered ultrasound allowed a blind dad to ‘see’ his baby ❤️

This viral story will warm your heart.

Mom shares powerful message about inclusive toys: ‘Representation matters!’

The mom says it's important for children with disabilities to see themselves represented in their toys.

The loneliness of being a ‘special needs’ parent is real

What 'special needs' parents want other parents to know.

My child’s Down Syndrome diagnosis changed who I am for the better

I once thought life was about checking as many boxes as possible and grabbing as much happiness along the way. I have since come to learn a good life is one full of love and purpose and my child with Down syndrome has given me both.

This mom’s honest post on the reality of her son’s autism is going viral

"Some disabilities cannot be overcome," she writes.