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'''Invisible disabilities''' are ''disabilities and chronic illnesses that are not immediately visible when you see or meet a person | '''Invisible disabilities''' are ''disabilities and chronic illnesses that are not immediately visible when you see or meet a person. - ''Invisible Disability Project, adapted by Michelle Xie <ref>https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HC35f2kDXc8cgLYWc9_oUZmINoTfP3_I</ref> | ||
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== Examples of invisible disabilities == | == Examples of invisible disabilities == | ||
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'''Mental health struggles''' | |||
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*For example, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders etc.<br> | |||
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'''Chronic pain''' | |||
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*For example, arthritis, endometriosis, chronic pain syndrome, fibromyalgia etc. | |||
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'''Autoimmune diseases''' | |||
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|- | *For example AIDS, HIV, MS, diabetes, IBD etc. | ||
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| style="width: 80.3024% | | style="width: 19.6976%; background-color: rgb(153, 225, 217);" | '''Neurodivergence''' | ||
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*Being neurodivergent (i.e. ADHD, autism) often requires the use of additional time and energy that neurotypical persons would not require for the same actions. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:15, 26 February 2024
Invisible disabilities are disabilities and chronic illnesses that are not immediately visible when you see or meet a person. - Invisible Disability Project, adapted by Michelle Xie [1]
Examples of invisible disabilities
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Chronic pain |
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Autoimmune diseases |
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