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, […]
I live with Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease. I get extremely ill from chemicals in cleaning products and synthetic fragrances. This is not rare, as millions report mild to severe reactions to these (even more so with those living with chronic illness, asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivities, cancer, autism, PTSD, migraines, etc). Other than Disney hotels, […]
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 […]
IDA Founder and his wife are suffering a great loss. Wayne Connell’s wife, Sherri lost her brother Jim just before Christmas of 2011. He had struggled with severe pain for many years and took a bad turn after major neck surgery last summer. Although he was clearly suffering, this was very unexpected, as Jim passed […]
When we left our home in October 2008, we brought our cars. We didn’t have much choice. In retrospect I might have agreed to borrow a car until we could figure out a course of action, but we were consumed with finding shelter and replacing necessities. We vacuumed and wiped them with white vinegar. Within […]
Through the project, Invisible No More! the Invisible Disabilities Association is bringing awareness, compassion and belief to millions living with debilitating conditions, shining a light on the “invisible” and making these valuable, incredible people Invisible No More! This video features the story of Andrea Fabry and her family who experienced severe mold toxicity from their […]
Lori Frisher, a woman who has lived with moderate to severe hearing impairment, shared her thoughts on living with invisible disability as a Special Guest at the 2011 Invisible Disabilities Association Honor Awards Banquet. Lori said, “Imagine the invisible disability: Not hearing the sounds of a kiss or child’s voice, let alone your own voice.” […]
Through the project, Invisible No More! the Invisible Disabilities Association is bringing awareness, compassion and belief to millions living with debilitating conditions, shining a light on the “invisible” and making these valuable, incredible people Invisible No More! This video features the story of Jodie Akers, a young lady in the United Kingdom who lives with […]
Two of our older children moved to their own apartment recently—yet another sign that we are progressing, albeit ever so slowly. Transitioning to a new environment brings with it a level of stress and anxiety. How can we be sure it’s mold-free? What about the chemical aspect? The apartment was worth pursuing since it was […]
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 […]
Through the project, Invisible No More! the Invisible Disabilities Association is bringing awareness, compassion and belief to millions living with debilitating conditions, shining a light on the “invisible” and making these valuable, incredible people Invisible No More! This video features the story of Milly, a young lady who lives with Dysautonomia/POTS, HMS and Dysmotility. She […]
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 […]
Allsup promotes National Family Caregivers Month in November with free posters, caregiver brochures Belleville, Ill. – Nov. 3, 2011 –More than 65 million parents, sons, daughters, spouses and others are family caregivers in the United States, but many of them remain anonymous, according to National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). November is National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month and […]
Through the project, Invisible No More! the Invisible Disabilities Association is bringing awareness, compassion and belief to millions living with debilitating conditions, shining a light on the “invisible” and making these valuable, incredible people Invisible No More! This video features the story of Teri Sluder, who lives with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, hemialegic migraine, severe cognitive dysfunction and severe […]
Earlier this year (2011), my husband and I had to take a trip to California for medical reasons. Since we were already going to be there, we decided to first stop in Disneyland for some much needed fun! This was a huge endeavor, not only because I have Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease, but because […]
In 2011 I had to go to California for medical reasons. My husband and I had not been on a vacation in a very long time, so we decided to stay at Disneyland! This was extremely overwhelming, not only because I have Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease, but because I also have severe chemical sensitivities […]
In 2011, IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell and his wife, Sherri needed to travel to California for medical reasons, so they decided to stop in Disneyland first. Due to her illness, disability and chemical sensitivities, Wayne needed to consult with Disney representatives to see if the visit would even be possible. One of the […]
Author, Tai of Allsup. Luis Carlos Montalván is a former captain in the U.S. Army. During his 17 years of military service, Montalván earned the Combat Action Badge, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He lives with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). I recently met him at a […]
Envision a World Where People Living with Illness, Pain and Disability Will Be INVISIBLE NO MORE! Invisible No More TV is a project launched by the Invisible Disabilities Association to bring awareness to people living with invisible disabilities, education to friends and family and support to those living with debilitating conditions. INM TV shares real-life […]
This campaign was launched by the Invisible Disabilities Association to bring awareness to the challenges of living with invisible disabilities, education to friends and family and support to those living with debilitating conditions. Go on a journey with these incredible warriors and let their invisible challenges and battles, as well as determination, strength and true […]
