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 […]
This campaign was launched by the Invisible Disabilities Association to bring awareness to the challenges of living with invisible disabilities, education to friends and family and support to those living with debilitating conditions. Go on a journey with these incredible warriors and let their invisible challenges and battles, as well as determination, strength and true […]
Through the Invisible No More! Campaign, 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 Margaret Ferrante, MD, a woman who lives with injuries from a car […]
Through the Invisible No More! Campaign, 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 Pete Monfre, a man who lives with Crohn’s Disease. Pete is the […]
Nigel Cutter, who usually goes by Nidge, is a man from the United Kingdom who loves his music. Nidge started playing the guitar in his twenties. Ten years ago, he returned to school for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in music, but became ill and was unable to complete the course; he battles COPD, Asthma […]
Keynote Speaker for IDA’s 2011 Banquet, Luis Carlos Montalván and his Service Dog Tuesday were on the Late Show with David Letterman in July. Fmr Capt. Luis Carlos Montalván is the author (with Bret Witter) of Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him. The book debuted on the the New […]
This is Not a Story About Money, but of a Man Who Learned That Giving Time and Love is Priceless. ABC TV’s hit show, the Secret Millionaire sends millionaires out to experience a life on a very small budget and with the goal of finding amazing organizations doing incredible work in their community. On the […]
IDA is Excited to Announce the Newly Remodeled Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign Website and New Project, Choose Friendships Over Fragrances! 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 well as chemicals and fragrances in […]
Every month of the year, there is a list of nationally recognized causes, illnesses and even fun and silly topics. The awareness spans from Teacher Appreciation and Cancer to Oatmeal and Spunky Old Broads Month. Although every month brings awareness to very important diseases, illnesses and disorders, May seems to be loaded with them. We found several lists, but none […]
The Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign was launched in 2006 by the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA). IDA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that reaches around the world to people touched by illness, pain, injury and disabilities. IDA creates awareness through articles, pamphlets, booklets, radio broadcasts, videos, events, seminars and more! Founder and President, Wayne Connell, is joined […]
Actor Gary Busey joined Donald Trump’s hit TV reality show, “Celebrity Apprentice,” this season. On the episode that aired March 21st, Busey took on the role of project manager for his all male team, Team Backbone. The challenge was to create a display “camping experience” for Camping World. Although there were several hurdles the team experienced, Busey’s […]
James Durbin Latest News, Videos and Updates Below! 21-year-old James Durbin of Santa Cruz, CA auditioned for American Idol in San Fransisco, which aired on February 9, 2011. James’ back-story told of his long, life journey of struggles. James’ father was a bass player and spent much of his time out on the road, playing in bands. When […]
26-year-old Chris Medina auditioned for American Idol in Milwaukee, which aired on Wednesday January, 26, 2011. Before Chris sang, he moved the judges and America to tears with his story. (Photo of Chris Medina and Juliana Ramos before the accident – from their Facebook page). Two years ago Chris proposed to Juliana Ramos, his girlfriend […]
I have recently become a caregiver. Well, let me rephrase that. Since I have been a wife and mother for over 13 years, it seems like I am always taking care of somebody else. But now that my husband has become disabled (at least temporarily), taking care of him has really, well… taken over my […]