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IDA Makes the “Top 10 Guest Blogs of 2012” on Disability.gov
Press Release IDA Makes the “Top 10 Guest Blogs of 2012” on Disability.gov Parker, CO – January 03, 2013. IDA Founder, Wayne Connell is a regular Guest Blogger on Disability.blog by Disability.gov. We are elated to announce that IDA Made the “Top 10 Guest Blogs of 2012” on Disability.Blog by Disability.Gov. We are thrilled to receive this recognition and to be given the opportunity to bring about more awareness and education about Invisible Disabilities! Disability.Blog wrote: 2012 was an exciting year for Disability.Blog! We expanded existing partnerships and began dynamic new ones with leading disability organizations, such as the Invisible […]
IDA on HUFFPOST LIVE News
Press Release IDA Invited to be a Special Guest on HUFFPOST LIVE News Parker, CO – December 12, 2012. Wayne Connell, Founder and President of the Invisible Disabilities Association was honored to be a Special Guest on HUFFPOST LIVE produced by THE HUFFINGTON POST. Nancy Redd hosted this informative broadcast entitled, “Not Handicapped Enough.“ Joining Wayne was Hall of Fame Speaker, Humorist and Nurse, Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN. Karyn is also an IDA Advisory Board Member, author of the book series, “What’s So Funny About…” and founder of Journal of Nursing Jocularity. Karyn has spoken at several of IDA’s events […]
If It’s, “We’re Expecting” How Come It’s Not, “We’re Disabled?”
I don’t know when it became fashionable to identify pregnancy as an adventure à deux. It always seemed lopsided that pregnancy excluded men from throwing up, having swollen ankles and shrewish moods. I’m not even talking about all those forever changes like stretch marks, a bigger butt, and wider hips. With the possibility of gestational diabetes, postpartum depression, or miscarriage, the adventure becomes a challenge. Not to make it one-sided, men’s experiences are extraordinary, too, and may include being the target of a woman’s whacky moods or being the late-night junk food scrounger. For guys, it hits that the two […]
IDA on Disability.gov – Don’t Judge by Appearances
IDA Founder, Wayne Connell is a regular Guest Blogger on Disability.blog by Disability.gov. Article Excerpt: Have you ever seen someone get out of a car parked in a space reserved for people with disabilities, who did not LOOK disabled? Did it make you feel very uncomfortable or even upset? Did you let them know of your disapproval by giving them a dirty look or yelling at them? … Read the entire blog here on Disability.Blog. Published October 31, 2012. Leave your comments on the article and share it with your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and by email […]
Join the Expedition
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 the world! In recognition of National Disabilities Month, every October for the past five years, the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) has hosted an awards banquet in Lone Tree, Colorado. This year’s banquet will take place on October 14th. This event allows IDA to honor amazing individuals and […]
IDA on Disability.gov – Join the Expedition
IDA Founder, Wayne Connell is a regular Guest Blogger on Disability.blog by Disability.gov. Article Excerpt: In recognition of National Disabilities Month, every October for the past five years, the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) has hosted an awards banquet in Lone Tree, Colorado. On October 14th we will, “Join the Expedition” of caregiving and loving those living with illness, pain and disability. See what an amazing difference IDA is making with awareness, education and support, as well as our incredible 2012 Award Recipients and Keynote Speakers, Antarctic Mike and Angela Pierce. This evening is bound to be a journey you will never forget! Read […]