Kids love picking out Halloween costumes, but finding good ones for children with disabilities can be challenging. For wheelchair users, it’s important to find a costume that is easy to take on and off and won’t get caught in the wheels. Some children may require costumes with hidden openings to accommodate feeding tubes or other […]
The Changing Spaces Campaign
Changing tables make it easy for caregivers to change babies’ diapers in a clean and safe way. But most changing tables in public restrooms have a 20 lb. weight limit. So what happens when children or adults who are unable to use the restroom need a place to change? Many youth and adults have difficulty […]
Is HIE a Birth Injury?
If an infant is harmed (by a medical complication and/or negligent actions of medical professionals) during or around the time of birth, this is considered a birth injury. When many people hear the term “birth injury,” they are likely to think of, for example, broken or fractured bones. However, many birth injuries involve more systemic […]
Is It Okay for Non-Disabled People to Use Accessible Bathroom Stalls?
Back in 1999, the author (at the time) of popular Slate column “Dear Prudence” found herself in hot water after answering an etiquette question dealing with accessible bathroom stalls. She had told a letter writer that it was fine for non-disabled people to make a habit of using these stalls simply because of personal preference, […]
How Pitocin Misuse Can Lead to Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
The drug Pitocin is a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, which (among other important roles) triggers the onset of labor. Pitocin can be administered intravenously to induce labor or enhance contraction activity. It is sometimes also used to control maternal bleeding after childbirth (1). While Pitocin can have notable benefits, its use in labor […]