Two surveys, one qualitative and one quantitative, were conducted of the opinions and experiences of New York State parents of children with learning delays and disabilities regarding parental labor force participation, child care options, and preferences in state policies. A total of 141 parents responded to the quantitative survey and 210 to the qualitative survey. Twenty-six key findings are reported. Strikingly convergent results were found from the two surveys, including a lower participation rate by mothers of children with disabilities in the labor force than by mothers in general, and a common desire for special services to be provided at regular child care and early childhood settings. Most parents, particularly mothers, had made major sacrifices, adjustments, and compromises for their children but differed in the degree to which they believed public policy should consider their needs as well as those of their children. (DB)