Through the Invisible No More! Campaign, 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 Margaret Ferrante, MD, a woman who lives with injuries from a car […]
Through the Invisible No More! Campaign, 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 Pete Monfre, a man who lives with Crohn’s Disease. Pete is the […]
Stockton, California November 12, 2011. Purchase Your Tickets Now! “The Invisible Magic of Caregiving” is the Theme of Healings in Motion’s 4th Annual Caregiver Symposium, Benefiting All Those Caring for Others in the Central Valley. The Caregiver Symposium will feature over Exhibitors, Workshops, Demonstrations, A Men’s Roundtable Discussion, Magician, Heather Rogers, Carol Guest, “Mrs. Utah of […]
Luis Carlos Montalván is a 17-year veteran and former U.S. Army captain who earned the Combat Action Badge, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. His tours in Iraq also left him with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Luis shared his story of the “war after the war” at the Invisible […]
A study released this year says children who live in homes with visible mold are more likely to suffer from asthma and allergies. According to the following article posted on FoxNews.com: Researchers found that across 61 international studies since the 1990s, children living in water-damaged, moldy homes were more likely to have asthma, wheezing problems […]
Press Release Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign Helps Disney Make Change for People with Environmental Illness Parker, CO – October 10, 2011. Taking a trip or vacation can often be challenging with all of the planning and packing that goes into it. However, traveling with a disability can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. In addition to […]
Fmr Captain and New York Times Bestselling Author, Luis Carlos Montalván and his Service Dog, Tuesday spoke at the 2011 Invisible Disabilities Association Honor Awards Banquet in October. Luis is the author of Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him. Luis shared his amazing story of the war after the […]
Jane Brown graduated with a Master of Laws in Taxation and worked from 1983 until mid-2007, when she had to leave her career because of Multiple Sclerosis. The change was quite hard for Jane, so she reached out for support from the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA). Through IDA’s online social network, Jane found new friends […]
Wayne and Sherri Connell discovered all too quickly that living with debilitating illness is not only a struggle physically and financially, but it can also bring challenges to relationships. Sherri had always been a very active and goal-oriented person, working, singing and dancing in musicals, cheer-leading, modeling in fashion shows, riding her horse and lifting […]
The Invisible Disabilities Association has enjoyed being involved in the National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week (NICIAW) for many years as guest speakers during their online seminars, leaders of online workshops, guest authors of informative articles and champions to spread awareness. In 2010 IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell, was a special guest for an […]
I used to avoid reading about dangerous substances. I didn’t like hearing about things that might do me harm. Now I gravitate to these articles. I love reading about toxicity. Our mold exposure turned me around. Truth is not easy to hear. But it’s freeing. Avoiding chemicals is impossible. Making wise choices is not. Last […]
September is Pain Awareness Month Allsup offers free posters, explains how chronic pain is evaluated for SSDI benefits Belleville, Ill. – August 29, 2011 – Chronic pain affects an estimated 116 million American adults—more than the total affected by heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined, according to a recent Institute of Medicine report. Allsup, a […]
Most people may not be not aware of the prevalence of those living with disabilities. In fact, there are probably more people living with disabilities in the United States than people realize. According to the Institute on Disability, “If people with disabilities were a formally recognized minority group, at 19% of the population, they would […]
Scented laundry products emit hazardous chemicals through dryer vents. The same University of Washington researcher who used chemical sleuthing to deduce what’s in fragranced consumer products now has turned her attention to the scented air wafting from household laundry vents. “This is an interesting source of pollution because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated and unmonitored,” […]
Nigel Cutter, who usually goes by Nidge, is a man from the United Kingdom who loves his music. Nidge started playing the guitar in his twenties. Ten years ago, he returned to school for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in music, but became ill and was unable to complete the course; he battles COPD, Asthma […]
Why believe? Why believe someone is ill and in pain when their appearance and circumstances seem otherwise? Or maybe the real point is that their body is crying out in pain and the brain fog comes and goes between moments of brilliance and loss for words. How can we determine the extent of someone’s injuries […]
Port Hope, Ontario resident, Selena Forsyth, gives of her time to make her town accessible for people with disabilities. “Ms. Forsyth is Port Hope’s Accessibility Advisory Committee chairwoman and since 2004, the committee, through its ‘Access for All’ activities, has increased awareness of barriers people with visible and invisible disabilities in the community face each […]
NOMINATIONS CLOSED 7/31/11 From July 16 – 31, IDA partnered with 710 KNUS and 94.7 KRKS Radio Stations to find the next IDA Volunteer Award recipient! IDA visitors and radio listeners were invited to nominate a friend, co-worker, neighbor or family member who is giving of themselves as a volunteer by supporting people touched by […]
Chris and Andrea Fabry were living a wonderful life with 9 children in a gorgeous home, surrounded by the beauty of Colorado. Yet, the Fabrys could never have been prepared for what was about to happen. In 2007, they discovered mold in behind a shower, adjacent to their bedroom, then in 2008 they found more […]
Keynote Speaker for IDA’s 2011 Banquet, Luis Carlos Montalván and his Service Dog Tuesday were on the Late Show with David Letterman in July. Fmr Capt. Luis Carlos Montalván is the author (with Bret Witter) of Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him. The book debuted on the the New […]
