A Disability / Mother's Day Reading List

There seems to be a lot of discussion this Mother’s Day about motherhood and disability ... especially about the experiences and barriers faced by mothers with disabilities. Here is just a sample, starting with a series of three articles from Rooted In Rights:

Disabled People Have the Right to Raise Children

Alaina Leary, Rooted In Rights - May 7, 2018

I’m a Mom with a Disability. Here’s How I “Run the Show” in My Family

Maggie Winston, Rooted In Rights - May 9, 2018

As a Chronically Ill Mom, Even Tater Tots Are a Way to Show My Kids Love

Kristin Wagner, Rooted In Rights - May 11, 2018

… And three more reflections on different aspects of motherhood and disability:

Tammy Duckworth is Unapologetically Paving the Way for Disabled Mothers of Color

Alice Wong, Bitch Media - May 11, 2018

Mother: Reflections from a Mother with a Disability

Jennifer Senda, Disabled Parenting Project - May 13, 2018

In My Mother’s Eyes, And Mine

Catherine Kudlick, New York Times - May 9, 2018

Let’s not forget Mothers who aren’t disabled themselves, but advocate for their disabled children, and other disabled people, in smart and innovative ways …

Mother’s loo-sit for disability campaign

BBC Hampshire & Isle Of Wight - May 11, 2018

Finally, this recap of a Twitter chat on disability and motherhood …

5/9/18 #DisabledMamas Twitter Chat for Mother’s Day

Hosted by Alice Wong and Rooted In Rights