Grief and Parenting in the Disability Community

Children’s Grief and Loss Toolkit (ages 6-12) [FREE Downloadable PDF]

September 8, 2025

Grief is a natural experience, and is considered one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. 1 in 14 children under the age of 18 will experience the death of someone close to them. Every year, approximately 200 000 children are grieving the death of someone in their extended family or community.…

Sarah K – Grieving in isolation

February 8, 2022

Sarah discusses isolation, being in grief during the pandemic and the importance of keeping connected

Donna B – “When risk becomes reality”

September 26, 2019

Donna discusses the unlimited liability factor and support. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky discusses the grief motto 80% listening, 20% talking and how to help someone in grief.

Karyn and Cathy – “Suicide”

July 19, 2020

Karyn and Cathy discuss how the stigma of suicide impacted the lack of acknowledgement of their grief and loss. Karyn and Cathy continues to grieve the death of their father by suicide.

Jordin Tootoo – “We Matter Campaign”

December 17, 2018

Jordin talks about the death of his brother and how he deals with it.

Andrew – “Loss of a twin”

December 17, 2018

Andrew talks about the loss of his twin brother, time in the womb and that there are people out there that can help. Andrew continues to grieve the death of his twin brother by mishap.

Russell – “Relationship”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses how loss affects relationships. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about weepies, that they are OK and how to deal with them.

Russell – “My Story”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses learning how to deal with the loss of his son.

Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

September 20, 2022

It has become clear to me over time that we have much work to do to ensure the delivery of disability-sensitive grief literacy and grief support. In March of 2022 my proposal for four 1-hour sessions was approved, we provided the program for 20 participants. My heart was full in each session.

My heart remains full of hope that conversations, education, and expertise about disability sensitive end of life care and grief support will gain momentum as more and more people join in on this vital conversation.