Denver, CO – October 14, 2013. We are elated to announce the proclamation of Invisible Disabilities Day on October 24, 2013. This day was brought into effect by Colorado Governor, John W. Hickenlooper.
It was requested by the Invisible Disabilities Association in light of millions living with illness, pain and disability. The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization, based out of Colorado.
IDA has been encouraging, educating and connecting people and organizations touched by illness, injury and disabilities around the world since 1996. IDA provides awareness, articles, pamphlets, booklets, radio interviews, videos, seminars, events, resources, an online social network and much more.
The Proclamation states:
- WHEREAS, Wayne Connell, the founder and president of the Invisible Disabilities Association, established IDA in 1996; and
- WHEREAS, his reason was out of desire to educate friends and family about his wife’s debilitating illness and a passion for helping others; and
- WHEREAS, millions around the globe are challenged by chronic and weakened conditions and IDA provides programs and paths for understanding; and
- WHEREAS, IDA strives to encourage, educate and connect people and organizations touched by illness, pain and disability; and
- WHEREAS, with the help of IDA, we may envision a world where people living with illness, pain and disability will be invisible no more;
Therefore, I, John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2013, as INVISIBLE DISABILITIES DAY.
Join the Invisible Disabilities Association on Invisible Disabilities Day for “It’s Not an Illusion!” October 24, 2013 at 6 pm the Denver Marriott South.
Invite your co-workers, friends, family, neighbors, community and medical teams for a thrilling evening for a great cause!
ABOUT THE INVISIBLE DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION
The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization that has been encouraging, educating and connecting people and organizations touched by illness, injury and disabilities around the world since 1996. IDA provides awareness, articles, pamphlets, booklets, radio interviews, videos, seminars, events, resources, an online social network and much more.
Contact the IDA Team: Go to the Contact Page on the Invisible Disabilities Association website. Visit the Invisible Disabilities Association at: www.InvisibleDisabilities.org