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 […]
Why is Greg Godek, Author of the Bestselling book, 1001 Ways to Be Romantic Boycotting Valentine’s Day 2012? And what could this possibly have to do with the Invisible Disabilities Association? You may remember Greg when he was on Oprah, Phil Donahue and talked about on Jay Leno! He has been busy with many new […]
Learn more about the Invisible Disabilities Association and our new campaign, Invisible No More! Hear from the Invisible Disabilities Association’s Founder and President, Wayne Connell and his passion to bring to light the challenges of living with debilitating conditions as well as the incredible courage and perseverance these people have. Listen to Karyn Buxman, RN, […]
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 Andrea Fabry and her family who experienced severe mold toxicity from their […]
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 Jodie Akers, a young lady in the United Kingdom who lives with […]
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 Milly, a young lady who lives with Dysautonomia/POTS, HMS and Dysmotility. She […]
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 Teri Sluder, who lives with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, hemialegic migraine, severe cognitive dysfunction and severe […]