Meet Matt Barrett, a “Walking Miracle” in Denver on October 24th. Matt will be autographing his book, A View from the Street. Matt Barrett has lived a life most could never imagine. Matt has battled 11 forms of cancer and four brain tumors since he was just two years old. As if that were not […]
Matt Barrett is a 46 year old man who has battled 11 types of cancers since the age of two, including basal cell nevus syndrome, a genetic form of cancer passed down through his family for six generations. He has had over 1,700 surgeries and has lived with unbearable pain and fatigue for decades. Matt has […]
Freelance Photographer, Ilona Berzups, had been spending time at Tent City 3, one of three Seattle area homeless encampments. Ilona said, “I’m a photographer and my storytelling tool is my camera. I have a deep interest in humanizing those who are beaten down and marginalized in society, a deep interest in re-sensitizing people to their less […]
2011 HONOR AWARDS BANQUET The 2011 Honor Awards Banquet was incredible! Attendees enjoyed an inspirational evening of fabulous speakers. Our Keynote Speaker was New York Times Bestselling Author and Fmr Captain, Luis Carlos Montalván and his Service Dog, Tuesday. Luis is the author of Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him. […]
2012 HONOR AWARDS BANQUET This year, IDA was delighted to have Roselyn Saunders join us as Honorary Chair. Roselyn as lived in Denver for over the past 40 years. She is originally from Minot, ND. She earned a Bachelor’s in Interior Design & Business Management and Masters in Business Administration from Regis University and spent […]
2013 HONOR AWARDS GALA IDA was elated to have Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibons and Jack Fitzgibbons as our Honorary Chairs. Longtime supporters of Denver’s nonprofit organizations, Adrienne and Jack continue to step up to help others! Adrienne, a Denver Native, and Jack, a practicing lawyer for over 40 years and a retired Colonel in the Air Force, […]
By Wayne Connell, Founder and President of the Invisible Disabilities Association What is a disability? In general, the term disability is often used to describe a physical or mental challenge. This could be a bump in life that can be managed, or a mountain that creates serious changes and loss. Either way, this term should […]
Invisible No More! Shining a Light on the Incredible Perseverance and Courage of People Living with Illness and Pain. It all came crashing down in 1991. First, her legs became paralyzed and then, she received a diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), followed by a 10 day hospital stay. She slowly regained the use of her […]
Hear from the Invisible Disabilities Association’s Founder and President, Wayne Connell and his passion to bring to light the challenges of living with debilitating conditions as well as the incredible courage and perseverance these people have. Listen to Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN tell her whimsical, invisible story that paints a picture of how things are […]
Invisible No More 2011 Awards Night! Learn more about IDA and the Invisible No More Campaign from IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell. Enjoy Hall of Fame Speaker, Author and Nurse, Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN. Meet Special Guest Lori Frisher as she shares her story, “Imagine.” Hear Special Guest Matt Barrett’s incredible “Lifelong Journey.”
Learn more about the Invisible Disabilities Association and our new campaign, Invisible No More! Hear from the Invisible Disabilities Association’s Founder and President, Wayne Connell and his passion to bring to light the challenges of living with debilitating conditions as well as the incredible courage and perseverance these people have. Listen to Karyn Buxman, RN, […]
Matt Barrett shares his journey as a Special Guest at the 2011 Invisible Disabilities Association Honor Awards Banquet. Matt has battled 11 types of cancer, as well as homelessness. Matt has lived a life of amazing perseverance and courage. Not only has he lived with horrendous pain and fatigue, he has also endured incredible discrimination. Because of […]
2013 Living with Debilitating Illness – Sherri Connell, Special Guest 2012 Running the Race of Caregiving – Antarctic Mike and Angela Pierce 2012 Living with Brain Injury and Illness – Roselyn Saunders 2011 The Invisible War – Luis Carlos Montalván and His Service Dog, Tuesday 2011 A Lifelong Journey – Matt Barrett, Special Guest 2011 […]
The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) strives to bring encouragement and awareness through exciting videos! Check out our selection of videos that will tell you more about the Invisible Disabilities Association and our work to create compassion and understanding to those living with debilitating conditions, as well as inspiration, recognition of others making a difference and […]