Imagine a world where the challenges faced by those living with invisible disabilities are not only acknowledged but actively supported. What if we actually See the Invisible? This May, the Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) invites you to be a part of making that vision a reality through the annual 2025 Invisible Disabilities® Walk & Roll. This empowering […]
Join Invisible Disabilities Association this October 14-20 to “get the word out” as our nation recognizes invisible disabilities week. They will be providing lots of activities and resources through IDA for you to share with families and friends, companies and groups to be involved in this week dedicated to informing others about people living daily […]
Join Invisible Disabilities Week on Oct. 15-21. By doing so, we are unified in our mission to bring awareness, education and support to our neighborhoods and around the world about invisible disabilities. People often ask what the term invisible disability means. In simple terms, it is a physical, mental or neurological condition that limits a […]
People want to know about your illness, so they ask you. You explain it, but they still refuse to believe you. You think, ‘You just asked me and I just told you.’ They are thinking, ‘But they look OK on the outside.’ “The truth is, no one really knows what the illness or injury has […]
Wired Together, a brain retraining and neuroplasticity symposium was hosted by Brain IDEAS. Neuroplasticity, brain training, brain-based therapy, rewire your brain, brain mapping, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and therapeutic humor. Microbiome, unconscious mind, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, nutrition, and stroke. Post-traumatic stress […]
Resolve to Believe Even Though You Might Wonder How Someone Who Looks So Good Can Be So Sick Resolve to believe. As yet another year dawns and, of course, I need to make at least one resolution. The good news is that I know I can keep this one. I resolve to believe you! I […]
The number one question people ask of our organization, the Invisible Disabilities Association is “What is an invisible disability?” The term invisible disabilities refers to the invisible symptoms such as debilitating pain, fatigue, dizziness, cognitive dysfunctions, brain injuries, learning differences and mental health disorders, as well as hearing and vision impairments. These are not always obvious […]
I’ve noticed one thing everyone is talking about nowadays is the brain. Sometimes the discussion centers on frontal lobes, brain stems, neurological pathways and wiring and firing. Other times we are in search of finding out if we are right-brained or left-brained. Psychology.about.com states: According to the theory of left-brain or right-brain dominance, each side […]
Sherri Connell is the wife of Wayne Connell, Invisible Disabilities Association Founder and President and the inspiration for the organization. Sherri led a very active life of singing and dancing in musicals, acting in commercials, modeling in fashion shows, working to put herself through college and riding her horse. Sherri obtained two Bachelor Degrees and […]
Join Antarctic Mike and Angela Pierce as they take you on their amazing and inspirational journey of hurdles, sprints and counting of every little success on the way. You will not want to miss this opportunity to watch this presentation from the 2012 Invisible Disabilities Association Honor Awards Banquet from the comfort of your home. […]
Join the Invisible Disabilities Association for our 2014 Invisible Disabilities Week Online! Together, we can bring awareness, education and support to your neighborhood and around the world! Invisible Disabilities Week on Facebook – Invisible Disabilities Week on Google+ – Invisible Disabilities Week Website 10 Ways to Participate Now and Through October 25th:
Press Release Ed Greene, CBS4 Weather and News Anchor to Emcee Local Awards Night Lone Tree, CO – October 10, 2013. Will are thrilled to announce that Ed Greene, CBS4 Weather and News Anchor, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the 2013 Invisible Disabilities Association Honor Awards Banquet on October 24, 2013 at the Denver […]
Press Release Colorado Illusionists Illuminate the Lives of People Living with Illness and Pain Denver, CO – October 10, 2013. It’s Not An Illusion! Debilitating illness and pain is real, even though we can’t always “see” it. Illusionists, David and Teesha Laflin will be making things “appear” in honor of millions of people living with […]
Press Release Worldwide Outreach Awards Individuals and Organizations Making a Difference Denver, CO – October 10, 2013. The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) has been recognizing individuals and organizations making a difference in the lives of those living with illness, pain and disability since 2008. Join IDA on October 24th at the Denver Marriott South to […]
Press Release IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell, was Special Guest on Kidney Talk! Parker, CO – September 12, 2013. The Invisible Disabilities Association Founder and President, Wayne Connell was a Special Guest on Kidney Talk! on August 20, 2013. He discussed living with invisible disabilities with Lori Hartwell of the Renal Support Network. He […]
Press Release IDA President Speaking at The 12th Annual Twin Cities DI Day Parker, CO – September 10, 2013. The Invisible Disabilities Association is thrilled to announce that our Founder and President, Wayne Connell will be a Special Guest Speaker for The 12th Annual Twin Cities DI Day on September 13, 2013. The Twin Cities […]
Press Release IDA Receives the “Best Booth Award” for Allsup’s Disability Expo Parker, CO – January 23, 2013. The Invisible Disabilities Association is thrilled to receive the “Best Booth Award” for Allsup’s True Help® Disability Web Expo. The free, online expo was held on September 27, 2012 and available on-demand through December 26th. 15 non-profit […]
YOU DIDN’T MISS IT! The True Help® Online Disability Expo is now available on demand through December 26. All the booths are still open for people to browse through! 1) Register here! 2) Go to the Empowerment Hall to find our booth! Hoover over the booths to find the Invisible Disabilities Association or use the […]
Ask anyone living with illness or pain and they will probably be eager to share what many people have said to them over the years that they didn’t feel was very encouraging. In fact, many will tell you that they were very hurt by something someone said. It is true, that some people in this […]
Press Release Invisible Disabilities Association Presents Live Chats with Our Experts on September 27th. Parker, CO – August 30, 2012. IDA Teams Up with Allsup for a FREE and Online True Help® Disability Web Expo to offer Live Chats and more! The Invisible Disabilities Association Booth Includes: ■ Front Desk ■ About IDA ■ Encouragement […]