Ep. 11: Invisible Disabilities Part 1: The Foundations: What are Invisible Disabilities?

What really is an invisible disability? And what does it mean for a disability to be invisible? It doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist or isn’t real an invisible disability, it just means one that we can’t outwardly see. And since most disabilities are invisible disabilities this is a highly important topic. In this episode of Minds That Think Differently we will cover

What invisible disabilities are
What chronic illnesses are
Examples of invisible disabilities chronic illnesses and visible disabilities
Mobility aids and assistive technology what they are and why they are helpful
Unique challenges disabled people face
Dynamic disabilities
The invisible labor of disability and decision fatigue
The spoon theory
Medical gaslighting
Advocacy and action steps if you are disabled
The symbol of invisible disabilities
Building a foundation for part 2 and part 3 of invisible disabilities series

From this episode you will build a greater understanding of what invisible disabilities are and you will learn about terminology and challenges that people with invisible disabilitie face and you will have more understanding going into part 2 and 3 of the series which dive into specific invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about invisible disabilities listen to part 2 of the series episode 12

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-12-invisible-disabilities-part-2-physical-invisible/id6785985912?i=1000787178326

Listen to part 3 of the invisible disabilities series episode 13

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-13-invisible-disabilities-part-3-neurological-neurodevelopmental/id6785985912?i=1000788462074

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