Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Last week, I started a new blog series all about invisible disabilities and today I am back to share Part Two. To review, an invisible disability is an umbrella term used to describe any disability that is not immediately apparent to another person and invisible disabilities make up 90% of all disabilities. It is estimated that approximately 10% of people in the United States has an invisible disability.
Read MoreInvisible Disability, or Hidden Disability, means exactly as what it sounds like - a disability that is hidden. This umbrella term is used to describe any disability that is not immediately apparent to another person. An invisible disability most commonly refers to a person who does not use an assistive device (such as a cochlear implant) or other support (such as a white cane for the blind), though it can also include people who occasionally use an assistive device/support. For example, a person with lupus may only use a wheelchair during a flare up to relieve joint pain.
Read MoreTalking to your children about disabilities does not have to be scary or awkward. There are so many little things you can do on a daily basis to educate your children! I have compiled by top five tips to increase your child’s disability awareness to create a more inclusive home and community.
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