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IDA Helps Disney Make a Change for People with Environmental Illness
In 2011, IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell and his wife, Sherri needed to travel to California for medical reasons, so they decided to stop in Disneyland first. Due to her illness, disability and chemical sensitivities, Wayne needed to consult with Disney representatives to see if the visit would even be possible. One of the concerns Wayne addressed was the automated air fresheners in the bathrooms. Wayne provided information from IDA’s Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign regarding the prevalence of chemical sensitivities, asthma and allergies and how the sprayers can pose a blockade of accessibility to the restrooms. The outcome was […]
Falling Off The Mountain
February 13, 1985 was a day that changed my life forever. I was a freshman attending Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. On that day, I spent the day rock climbing with 2 friends, a sport I had taken up 9 months prior. Later in the afternoon, I had reached the summit; it was an exhilarating moment, as looked out across the valley. I felt at peace and was thankful for the experience I had. I was now ready to come down. I leaned back as I began to repel down. As I looked over my shoulder to get my […]
The Rolling Stone
“Maybe I’m an exception to the ‘rolling stone gathers no moss’ adage.” I’m feeling pretty darn moss-covered myself some days, especially when work and life seem to be rolling downhill. It’s overwhelming at times. It happens far more often than I’d like. Needless to say, I’m a mite suspicious of the proverb about a rolling stone gathering no moss. Prove it. The faster the downward tumble speeds up at a breakaway pace, the more moss – the more yuck, the more issues – I seem to accumulate. I can’t shake it. Its fuzziness is annoying. Get this stuff off me! […]
Living with Unlimited Purpose
Author, Tai of Allsup. Luis Carlos Montalván is a former captain in the U.S. Army. During his 17 years of military service, Montalván earned the Combat Action Badge, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He lives with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). I recently met him at a banquet held by the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA), which recognizes organizations and individuals who are raising awareness and advocating for compassion, greater understanding and civic involvement for and by people with disabilities. October is Disability Awareness month, and it’s a fitting time for the annual […]
IDA Launches Invisible No More TV
Envision a World Where People Living with Illness, Pain and Disability Will Be INVISIBLE NO MORE! Invisible No More TV is a project launched by the Invisible Disabilities Association to bring awareness to people living with invisible disabilities, education to friends and family and support to those living with debilitating conditions. INM TV shares real-life stories to not only shine a light on their challenges, but also their incredible perseverance, courage and determination. Learn More About Invisible No More TV / Go to Invisible No More TV Channel / Order Invisible No More T-Shirts and More / Submit Your Invisible […]
Invisible No More: Tell Your Story
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 grit become Invisible No More! Learn More About Invisible No More TV Go to Invisible No More TV Channel Join Invisible No More TV on Facebook Submit Your Invisible No More Story Order Invisible No More T-Shirts and More Order Invisible No More Wristbands