The overarching finding of our research is that disabled mothers face unique challenges stemming from barriers associated with both their gender and disability. For example, mothers with disabilities may lose their children through custody disputes or child protec- tion proceedings because of perceptions about their abilities rather than the best interests of their children, which detrimentally impacts the rights and well-being of both mothers and children. Further, prospective mothers face obstacles when trying to exercise their reproductive rights or access reproductive technology. There are a number of other areas in which women with disabilities may be challenged by the state and society’s perceptions of their ability to parent, including in the contexts of adoption, immigration, and employ- ment. In addition, poverty and violence have disproportionate impacts on women with disabilities, undermining their safety and equality and compromising their ability to assert and enforce their legal rights. westcoastleaf.org/userfiles/file/Able%20Mothers%20Final%20Report.pdf
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