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 […]
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 […]
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 is excited to announce that we have remodeled the Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign (CIAC) with a new look! Tell your friends, family and groups! Tweet! The Invisible Disabilities Association originally launched CIAC in 2006. CIAC provides information about Environmental Illnesses such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Toxic Injury, Chemical Injury and/or Toxic Encephalopathy, as […]
Jason Graham grew up in southeast Denver in a family of five children. Jason graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1991. He battled both a brain tumor and kidney disease from the age of 29, Jason was diagnosed with both a pituitary brain tumor and kidney disease. He had successful brain surgery just before […]
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, […]
The Invisible Disabilities Association will be joining the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and others around the world in observing World Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2011. On this day, millions of patients and their families will share their stories to focus a spotlight on rare diseases as an important global public health […]
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 […]
Invisible Disabilities Association presented 10 Honor Awards to Incredible Individuals and Businesses Making a Difference in Their Communities. The banquet was held on 10-10-10 at the Denver Marriott South. 150 attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner, amazing speaker, talented emcee and wonderful award winners. The audience was brought to tears and a standing ovation for speaker, Ed […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell has had many wonderful opportunities to share about IDA and living with invisible disabilities on the radio in Denver, CO and Nationally. Connell has educated and encouraged thousands of radio listeners on KRKS Radio AM 84.7, KOSI 101.1 FM, the Yvonne Pierre Show and KEZW Radio 1430 AM, BlogTalkRadio, National Invisible Chronic Illness […]