Women with disabilities often discover that the social stigma of disability and inadequate care are greater barriers to health than the disabilities themselves. A Health Handbook for Women with Disabilities will help women with disabilities overcome these barriers and improve their general health, self-esteem, and abilities to care for themselves and participate in their communities. This groundbreaking handbook was developed with the help and experience of women with disabilities in 42 countries women whose disabilities include blindness, deafness, amputations, paralysis, learning difficulties, small stature, epilepsy, arthritis, and cerebral palsy. The book is full of useful advice onCaring for daily needs with limited access to equipmentHaving healthy and safe sexual relationshipsChoosing family planning methods that work best with specific disabilitiesPreparing for pregnancy and childbirthDefending against violence or abuseInteractions of disability medicines with other medicinesOrganizing for disability-friendly health careHealth professionals, caregivers for women with disabilities, and trainers working with disability groups will also find A Health Handbook for Women with Disabilities an essential resource. - from Amzon