03/12/2022
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Today we're raising awareness around invisible disabilities, for International Day of People with Disability. π₯°
It can be hard to know if someone is living with a disability, because 90% of disabilities in Australia can't be seen.
A disability is a condition of the body or mind that makes it harder for a person to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. They can be visible, hidden, permanent or episodic.
Disabilities that may not be visible include π
β‘οΈ mental health conditions β for example, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression
β‘οΈ autism and sensory processing issues
β‘οΈ cognitive impairment, such as dementia, brain injury and intellectual disabilities
β‘οΈ physical health conditions, such as chronic pain, chronic fatigue, diabetes and incontinence
β‘οΈ deaf or hard of hearing
β‘οΈ blind or low vision.
People living with disability are a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs. Disability can affect everyone in different ways.
By raising awareness of disabilities that can't be seen, we can help build more supportive, understanding communities.
βΉοΈ Source:
APSC (2021). Disability myths and stereotypes.
Central Coast NSW gov (2022). Improve inclusivity and think outside the chair.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Disability and Health Overview.