How do you identify invisible disabilities?
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How do you identify invisible disabilities?
Invisible disability, or hidden disability, are defined as disabilities that are not immediately apparent. Some people with visual or auditory disabilities who do not wear glasses or hearing aids, or discreet hearing aids, may not be obviously disabled. Some people who have vision loss may wear contacts.
How can you tell if someone has a disability?
How do I know if I have a disability? You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that: substantially limits a major life activity, or. a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.
What are some examples of invisible disabilities?
Some examples of invisible disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, depression, diabetes, and learning and thinking differences such as ADHD and dyslexia. Invisible disabilities can also include symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and dizziness.
Whereas learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, or neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD and psychiatric disabilities such as Bipolar Disorder etc. are hidden disabilities since there are no obvious physical signs of these disorders.
Why do people hide disabilities?
There are many reasons why people with disabilities hide them. Many are afraid. They are fearful of being discriminated against or that their colleagues won’t believe that they have a disability since they can’t see it.
What are 2 hidden disabilities?
Hidden disabilities include various conditions that do not always manifest visual symptoms, such as:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Traumatic brain injury.
- Learning disabilities.
- Diabetes.
- Autoimmune disorders such as lupus.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- fibromyalgia.
- Cystic fibrosis.