How do you go about defining invisible disability? Is it a specific illness or condition, such as multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder, diabetes, a Chiari malformation or syringomyelia? Is it the symptoms of an illness or disability, such as pain or fatigue or neuropathy or brain fog? Why do we even use the phrase? Where […]
in·vis·i·ble dis·a·bil·i·ty /inˈvizəb(ə)l/ /disəˈbilədē/ noun People often ask us to define invisible disability. In simple terms, an invisible disability is a physical, mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities. Unfortunately, the very fact that these symptoms are invisible can lead […]
Grab yourself a pack of 250 Invisible Disability Definition cards and next time some asks you, “What’s an invisible disability?” you can hand them one of these cards. Give them to your friends, your family, your co-workers, your doctor. They work as refills for your “I Live With An Invisible Disability” – Identification Card Holder.
Conversation starter products to address your invisible disability also can make it easier to live and work with the people you encounter in your daily life. The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) is very excited to announce the addition of two incredibly handy new awareness items in the IDA Store. Both products were inspired by people living […]
Invisible disability identity bundle can help you educate others, open doors to conversation and provide the tools you need to be Invisible No More® Invisible Disability ID badge holder 50 Invisible Disability definition cards, Invisible No More Wristbands and a Invisible Disabilities Association lapel pin.
I Live with an Invisible Disability neck ID badge holder with extra pockets. It also includes 50 Invisible Disability definition cards.
Top 10 Blogs of Disability.gov featured Invisible Disabilities Association for the fourth time. IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell is a regular guest blogger on Disability.blog by Disability.gov. IDA is elated to announce that its blog made the “Top 10 Guest Blogs of 2015.” Wayne and his wife Sherri Connell were thrilled to receive the recognition for the fourth consecutive […]
But you don’t look sick.” “But you LOOK good.” “It’s all in your head.” “You just want attention.” When most people are sick with the flu or a fever, they become pale and droopy and their hair is in a tussle. Therefore, when we meet someone who tells us he or she is ill […]
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 […]
IDA Founder, Wayne Connell recently had the opportunity to be a guest blogger on Disability.blog by Disability.gov. In this article, Invisible No More, Wayne shares about his wife, Sherri’s invisible journey, how they met and ultimately Wayne’s founding of IDA. Wayne also had the opportunity to share about some of the incredible stories from IDA’s […]
Lori Frisher shares her journey of life with moderate to severe hearing impairment at the 2011 Invisible Disabilities Association Honor Awards Banquet. Lori is an Honor Student, two time cancer survivor and Emmy Nominee. She was also the first candidate in the world to receive the Esteem Implant, along with the Cochlear Implant she already […]
This is Not a Story About Money, but of a Man Who Learned That Giving Time and Love is Priceless. ABC TV’s hit show, the Secret Millionaire sends millionaires out to experience a life on a very small budget and with the goal of finding amazing organizations doing incredible work in their community. On the […]
Take the time time this next week and call one friend with an invisible disability and ask them if you can help them with an errand or chore before Thanksgiving. Clean a room, take them shopping, rake their leaves or help with a few loads of laundry. By helping them, you allow them to save […]
Take the time time this next week and call one friend with an invisible disability and commment on how their perserverance each day is amazing and an encouragement to you.
Colorado Community Newspapers. Elbert County News, Douglas County News Press, Castle Rock News Press, Parker Chronicle. Rhonda Moore. Invisible Disability. April 2006. The day Wayne and Sherri Connell married, they knew their union was special. What they didn’t know was that together they would one day reach out and touch the lives of thousands. The […]
An Invisible Disabilities Association official lanyard compliments your Disability ID Card and gets the conversation started about having an invisible disability.
Honor • Remember • Support WALK & ROLL PARTNERS In May, we will be Honoring, Remembering and Supporting, our family members, friends, co-workers, classmates and neighbors impacted by invisible disabilities, illness and pain! We will be walking, running, hiking, treadmilling, biking, spin biking, wheel chairing, scootering, skateboarding and roller blading while supporting the ongoing work of IDA who […]
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Disability ID Symbol Available in Colorado Overcoming disability discriminations with voluntary, government approved Disability ID Symbol and Database Legislation DENVER, COLORADO July 2022 – Coloradans living with invisible disabilities who may not be able to effectively communicate with first responders or law enforcement officers in emergency or tense situations now have a voluntary option to […]
Invisible Disabilities® Support But You LOOK Good – Book How to Encourage and Understand People Living with Illness and Pain Don’t Judge by Appearances Accessible Parking with Invisible Disabilities Looks Can Be Deceiving Understanding What’s on the Inside, Despite What You See on the Outside Why Don’t They Just Take Something? Living in the Gap […]