UPDATE September 28: This Expo will be available on-demand through December 26, 2012. Press Release IDA Teams Up with Allsup for a FREE and Online True Help® Disability Web Expo Parker, CO – July 16, 2012. There will be more than a dozen leading nonprofit organizations presenting, including the Invisible Disabilities Association and Allsup. Virtual […]
UPDATE September 16: The 2012 Conference Seminars will be available on the NICIAW Website through July 2013. IDA’s Seminar will be available on our website indefinitely. Press Release IDA Founder Guest Speaker for National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week September 2012 Parker, CO – July 15, 2012 – The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) Founder and […]
Press Release IDA President in Documentary, “Invisible Wounds, Invisible Disabilities” Parker, CO – January 20, 2012. IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell, was interviewed for the mini-documentary public service announcement (PSA), Invisible Wounds, Invisible Disabilities: The Realities of War. This film “brings light to the most misunderstood and prevalent wounds of war” (MultiWriters). It interviews […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IDA Had a Blast at the Health Fair on March 26th IDA was There Spreading Awareness about Invisible Disabilities, Encouraging Others and Meeting Some Amazing People! Attendees Enjoyed Free Admission, as well as Free and Affordable Health Screening! Numerous free services were offered, such as Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure Test, Bone Density Scan, Acupuncture, […]
IDA President, Wayne Connell, will be a guest on The Breakfast Club with Rick Crandall. Tune into KEZW Radio 1430 AM on 10/4/2010 at 9 AM Mountain Standard Time. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE LISTEN TO KEZW LIVE HERE They will be talking about living with invisible disabilities and IDA’s upcoming Honor Awards Banquet on 10-10-10 […]
IDA President, Wayne Connell, was a guest on the show Drivetime with Mac and Doog on September 29, 2010. Mile High Sports Radio AM 1510 / FM 93.7, featuring Sports Talks Show Hosts, Mark McIntosh and Jimmy Doogan (Pictured: Wayne and Mark). LISTEN TO ARCHIVE HERE NOW! 7 Minutes. They discussed how IDA is reaching out to people […]
The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) will present Jason Graham with the Inspiration Award on 10-10-10 at The Denver Marriott South. Jason was chosen because of the volunteer work he has done through the Daniel Graham Foundation (DGF), as well as his perseverance through his own personal health struggles. DGF is a foundation that supports families by influencing youth and focusing […]
The 2010 IDA Honors Banquet was incredible! Everyone from the speaker, emcee and award winners to the attendees, volunteers and special services made the night one to remember. Thanks to our videographer, Timothy Scott of Family Legacy DVDs and Neil Rosenfeld of Rosenfeld Photography, we will have this night preserved forever. These two companies provide top notch, high quality […]
EXCITING NEWS! We are thrilled to announce that we just launched our brand new website! Check it out! Take a look around and enjoy! You may also have noticed that we changed our name to the Invisible Disabilities Association. We are still the same, caring organization that reaches around the globe to people touched by illness, pain, injury and […]
Join Us on 10-10-10 in Denver! KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Former Mets Champion, Ed Hearn. Hearn is a member of the 1986 New York Mets World Championship Team now lives with Invisible Disabilities. Hearn’s very promising baseball career came to a sudden halt with a shoulder injury. Less than 6 months later, he was diagnosed with three potentially life […]
Online Seminar. September 16, 2010. Special Guest, Wayne Connell, Founder and President of Invisible Disabilities Association. Wayne’s wife, Sherri is the inspiration for IDA, as she lives with invisible disabilities. Therefore, Wayne and IDA’s leadership team strives to help others who struggle with disabilities. Sherri, joined Wayne for the interview. They talked about the challenges of living […]
Every October, the Invisible Disabilities Association hosts an amazing evening of encouragement, education and connection. IDA presents 10 Honor Awards to incredible individuals and businesses making a difference in their communities. Attendees also enjoy a delicious dinner, live and silent auctions and enlightening presentations from IDA Board Members or Special Guests. IDA has been honored to have amazing […]