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Learning the Language of Invisible Disabilities
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, unless you are the one who would give up “looking good” any day to have moments of feeling good. Do you ask a friend or family member living with chronic illness or pain how they are “feeling” every time you see them or talk to […]
What to Say, What Not to Say and How to Help People Living with Illness and Pain
Ask anyone living with illness or pain and they will probably be eager to share what many people have said to them over the years that they didn’t feel was very encouraging. In fact, many will tell you that they were very hurt by something someone said. It is true, that some people in this world may say something that is intentionally judgmental or negative. Nonetheless, we believe that in many cases, friends and family really do want to be supportive, but simply don’t know how. Some people choose to ignore the issue or person; some toss out platitudes like […]
Like and Post to Raise $1,000 for IDA with Allsup’s Post for a Purpose
Like and Post to Raise $1,000 for IDA in September! IDA will receive one dollar in the month of September up to $1,000 for each person who “Likes” Allsup’s Facebook Page and posts on their page your to this question: How can others best encourage you on your journey with illness, pain or disability? Let your voice be heard and post for a great cause! Share this with your friends, family, neighbors and groups! Thank you! The IDA Team
IDA Presents LIVE Chats with Our Experts September 27th
Press Release Invisible Disabilities Association Presents Live Chats with Our Experts on September 27th. Parker, CO – August 30, 2012. IDA Teams Up with Allsup for a FREE and Online True Help® Disability Web Expo to offer Live Chats and more! The Invisible Disabilities Association Booth Includes: ■ Front Desk ■ About IDA ■ Encouragement and Education ■ Invisible No More TV ■ Videos, Handouts, Pamphlets ■ 6 Live Chats with Our Experts! Register Here – It’s free! Print Our Flyer – Share with your groups, friends, family, doctors, nurses and caregivers! Help Raise $1,000 for IDA in September – […]
IDA on Disability.gov – What’s So Funny About
IDA Founder, Wayne Connell is a regular Guest Blogger on Disability.blog by Disability.gov. This article, What’s So Funny About… was Co-Authored by Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN and IDA Advisory Board Member and Author. Article Excerpt: My journey over the past two decades with my wife, Sherri – whose life is filled daily with intense pain, brain fog, overwhelming fatigue and isolation – is full of more downs than ups. It seems like the easy thing to do would be to throw my hands up and scream. I joke sometimes that Murphy has nothing on what we go through each day. […]
Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Steinemann About Chemical Fragrances
Dr. Joseph Mercola spots another concern about our environment, products we are exposed to and our health. Dr. Anne Steinemann is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Public Affairs at the University of Washington. She is also currently a visiting researcher at the University of California in San Diego. This interview covers the gamut of this topic from the discovery of these chemicals, laws and labeling to the seriousness of the exposure to their toxicit, as well as the moderate to disabling adverse health affects reported from large populations of people. Dr. Steinemann shares why she does this […]