Supporting Families: Insights from Parents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities on Needs for Supports. June 2026
Abstract People with intellectual disabilities have faced a long history of discrimination and prejudice that may have detrimental impacts on opportunities to thrive in parenting roles. An empirical understanding of the experiences and needs of parents with intellectual disabilities was sought through a community-academic research partnership led by Community Living British Columbia, to inform practice […]
Supporting Families: Provider Insights on Parenting and IDD. May 2026
Abstract Parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant barriers to thriving in their parenting roles, including limited availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of services and supports. To better understand these challenges and identify opportunities for improvement, Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) partnered with the UBC Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC) on a […]
Poster. A Scoping Review of Parenting Experiences Among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
A Scoping Review of Parenting Experiences Among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities POSTER January 2026
Parenting Experiences Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review
Read the scoping review Background: Parents with intellectual disabilities face many barriers to accessing efficacious supports and services designed to support thriving in their parenting role. A review of research in this area may identify a nuanced understanding of common experiences, including potential barriers and facilitators to success and thriving. Methods: A scoping review of […]