Rights of Disabled Fathers

Having a disability doesn't mean you can't be a good father.

All fathers have rights when it comes to raising their children, regardless if they are disabled or not. A father's disabilities most likely have no impact on their ability to be a good parent.

Disability Discrimination Act

The Disability Discrimination Act in the United Kingdom allows disabled fathers to obtain health information for themselves and their children in a format applicable to their disability. For example, if the disabled father is blind, health care providers must provide information packets about health services in Braille whenever possible.

Adopting

Disabled men may adopt children if a court of law allows it.

Disabled men have the legal right to adopt a child and thus become a disabled father under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, the best interest of the child will always be the main concern and, if a court rules that a man's disability will prevent them from creating a secure and stable home, their adoption request may be denied.

Parental Freedom

Under Article 8 of the Human Rights Act of 1998, all men in the United Kingdom have the right to start a family, regardless if they are disabled or not. Under this act, the state is prohibited from interfering with a disabled father's family unless it is necessary to protect others. For example, if the disabled father is abusive, the state may step in.

References

• Direct: Disabled People
• Adopting: Adoption Ability - Not Disability
• OPSI: Schedules

Resources

• Med India: Blind Father's Vision Restored With The Aid Of Son's Tooth In His Eye
• Sports: Jamaal Anderson Knows Every Day Is Father's Day