People living with invisible disabilities may desire to keep them hidden, to avoid being treated differently. The desire to keep quiet may stem from social desirability bias, wanting to make a good ...

Individuals with invisible disabilities are everywhere in society, but because of stigmatization of disabilities, people choose not to disclose for fear of being unfairly judged. That choice has ...

Many people are reluctant to reveal hidden physical or mental challenges. Revealing invisible challenges within a relationship of trust can equip and empower people. Accommodating invisible ...

For Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, we share the journey of MS patient Enica Russell, who has spent nearly two decades battling the “invisible” disease.

UofL student with invisible disability urges stricter enforcement after blocked handicapped spaces put her at risk.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace have become concerns in today’s organisational practices. Time and again, diversity and inclusion focus on what can be seen, particularly in terms of race, ...

As a parent to my four-year-old son, Carter, who is nonverbal and on the autism spectrum, I know the fear that comes with wondering whether public safety systems are designed to protect peope with ...

Eric Carpenter-Grantham stares at a replica of a new Maryland driver's license with his picture and a butterfly symbol that represents a hidden disability. "Eric's ID Law," named for ...

Hannah Campbell has had symptoms of MS since she was 8, and feels like the oftentimes invisible illness has affected all ...

On Veterans Day, we honor those who served — and too often forget the invisible wounds they carry home. Nearly 30% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...

Yet, does this narrative, the school’s charitable action, and public recognition constitute sufficient systemic efforts toward disability inclusion? But, by early this year, the school terminated her ...

Ableism, a form of discrimination that favours able-bodied individuals, often stems from misconceptions and stereotypes about disabilities. One of the most pervasive assumptions is that a person ...