For help with care at home, see direct payments.
Quick facts
- Becoming a parent
- Your decision
- Fertility treatment
- Not denied because you are disabled
- School interpreter
- Give at least two weeks' notice
- School transport
- Decided by the Education Authority
Your rights
You have the right to make your own mind up about becoming a parent. You should not be denied fertility treatment because you are disabled. You have the right to get information about health services in a format that is accessible to you, where it is reasonable to provide it.
Your child's school
If you need a sign language interpreter at school, contact your child's school, giving at least two weeks' notice and saying whether you prefer British or Irish Sign Language. The decision on whether, and how, to offer help with school transport is made by the Education Authority.
Support for you and your disabled child
At parent support groups, you can meet other families who have young children with disabilities. Ask your health or social worker about groups in your area.
Common questions
Can I get a sign language interpreter at my child's school?
Contact the school with at least two weeks' notice, and say whether you prefer British or Irish Sign Language.