My name is Rosie Lohr. I am currently Mrs. Moses Lake and I am competing for Mrs. Washington, because it is my mission is to bring awareness to the public about invisible disabilities. I chose the Invisible Disabilities Association as my platform and my charity, because I want to give people with invisible disabilities a voice […]
Meet Matt Barrett, a “Walking Miracle” in Denver on October 24th. Matt will be autographing his book, A View from the Street. Matt Barrett has lived a life most could never imagine. Matt has battled 11 forms of cancer and four brain tumors since he was just two years old. As if that were not […]
Recently, I was a guest on a local TV program hosted by Scott Kaplan and Amber Mesker. It was the first time I had ever been interviewed. I did not realize how simple the set up was, as I expected to see a lot more cameras, lights and noise. It was a simple set and […]
By Wayne Connell, Founder and President of the Invisible Disabilities Association What is a disability? In general, the term disability is often used to describe a physical or mental challenge. This could be a bump in life that can be managed, or a mountain that creates serious changes and loss. Either way, this term should […]
HuffPost LIVE produced by The Huffington Post a video interview and article with Wayne Connell, the founder and president of the Invisible Disabilities Association (my hubby) and me. The show was titled, “A Tick Bite Changed My Life Forever” and was hosted by Nancy Redd. Holy Toledo! How cool is that! As of today, it […]
Invisible Disabilities Association Founder and President, Wayne Connell shares 7 points about invisible disabilities and how to be a source of support to those who live with them. This video is an excerpt from his seminar of the same name that he has given to various groups and organizations. Wayne’s wife, Sherri lives with debilitating […]
Why believe? Why believe someone is ill and in pain when their appearance and circumstances may indicate otherwise? Perhaps their body is crying out in pain, the brain fog comes and goes and they alternate between moments of brilliance and a loss for words. How can we determine the extent of someone’s injuries and illness […]
By Wayne Connell, Founder & President, Invisible Disabilities Association. Article Excerpt: See what an amazing difference IDA is making with our Annual Honor Awards Banquets. Not only is this an amazing night for attendees, but we share our videos from the evening and article about the Award Recipients to increase awareness, education and support around […]
By Wayne Connell, Founder & President, Invisible Disabilities Association and Antarctic Mike Pierce. Have you ever shared details about your chronic illness and pain and the difficulties you experience daily, and had a person say in response, “Well, but you LOOK good?” Many people have experienced this situation and heard similar phrases that seem harmless, […]
Invisible No More! Shining a Light on the Incredible Perseverance and Courage of People Living with Illness and Pain. It all came crashing down in 1991. First, her legs became paralyzed and then, she received a diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), followed by a 10 day hospital stay. She slowly regained the use of her […]
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 Leeza Gandley who lives with Dysautonomia, CFIDS and other complications. Leeza was […]
Jose Mas, CEO of MasTec, Inc. helped an employee with Fibromyalgia on the Undercover Boss show, which aired on May 11, 2012. Jose found out one of his employees, Wendy, lives with Fibromyalgia. Wendy told Jose when he was under cover that she felt like she had lost her smile, due to damage from medications she […]
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS was very generous to her employees on Undercover Boss, which aired on May 5, 2012. One of FASTSIGN’s employes, Sheldon, is engaged to be married. His fiance, Michelle has battled cancer, a collapsed lung and has undergone radiation and chemo. Sheldon shared when Catherine was undercover that they are struggling […]
New York Times best-selling author and reality TV star, Teresa Giudice, is now a contestant on ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ Season 5. Teresa appeared on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” reality television show and is the author of “Skinny Italian” (Hyperion) and “Fabulicious!” Teresa is there to raise money for her charity, The NephCure Foundation […]
Clay Aiken was not chosen by Donald Trump to be this season’s Celebrity Apprentice. May 20, 2012. Clay Aiken and Arsenio Hall, along with their teams, were asked to create a celebrity variety show and a 30-second public service announcement (PSA). Clay and his team took on a carnival theme for their room and their show […]
Most of us can only imagine what it would be like to be famous; to have no worries about money, the best medical care, pampering at the spa, lots of vacations, lots of friends and a beautiful home with a cook and a housekeeper. So, what could a star possibly have to complain about? Turns […]
As a Molecular Geneticist and Oncologist, Jennifer Kelly, MD was quite familiar with Cancer patients and treatments. Still, she was surprised to find herself responding in some of the same ways that her patients have. Most of all, she realized that she was no longer the doctor, but the patient. Dr. Kelly wrote: While I […]
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 Suzanne Stewart, who lives with RSD / CRPS, Traumatic Brain Injury 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 Sarah Friedner, who lives with POTS, NCS, Endometriosis and Mastocytosis. Sarah is […]
Latest Updates and Videos of Shelby! 17 year old, Shelby Tweten from North Mankato, Minnesota auditioned for ‘American Idol’ in Denver, Colorado. Shelby and several of the contestants from Denver were invited to travel and stay in Aspen, Colorado for the round of auditions that were recorded for television. Shelby was also chosen to have […]