Parenting issues for women with disabilities in Australia

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Alison Lapper Pregnant, Marc Quinn

25 May 2009For many women with disabilities in Australia, the fundamental human right to create a family is not realisable. Instead, women with disabilities have traditionally been discouraged or denied the opportunity, to bear and raise children. They have been, and continue to be perceived as asexual, dependent, recipients of care rather than care-givers, and generally incapable of looking after children.

This policy paper released by Women with Disabilities Australia canvasses issues relating to parenting for women with disabilities in Australia.

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeNon government organisation
CoverageAustralia
CopyrightWomen With Disabilities Australia
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/14518
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