Through the Looking Glass

Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a disability community based, non-profit organization that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue. TLG is a nationally recognized center whose mission is to create, demonstrate and encourage non-pathological and empowering resources and model early intervention services for families with disability issues in parent or child which integrate expertise derived from personal disability experience and disability culture. In addition to conducting research and providing consultation and training, TLG’s other major activities include: developing and disseminating numerous publications and training materials concerning parents with disabilities; maintaining a national clearinghouse of nearly 3,000 articles, reports, videos, curricula, and periodicals concerning parenting with a disability; and, coordinating a national network of parents with disabilities. TLG has also hosted international conferences on parenting with a disability.