I had a long internal battle before writing my first public acknowledgment. If you don’t look like your body is struggling, you’re essentially deemed not disabled enough. In general society, disability is synonymous to what the world, unfortunately, deems as handicapped. The same is true for “non-visible disability”. The idea of ‘not being disabled enough’ must disappear.
It suggests the person is not visible or that you cannot discern that a person has a disability, which is not always true. “Invisible disability”: For some people with disabilities, this term is offensive.There is a difference between choosing to not self-disclose a disability versus actively hiding it. “Hidden disability”: This implies that the person with the disability is purposefully withholding this information.We believe disability is a strength and it does not matter what type of disability someone has. It implies the disability is just that – non-apparent and does not imply any negative connotation. “Non-apparent disability”: This is the terminology Disability:IN uses and recommends.Below is some suggested guidance from Disability:IN in speaking about such disabilities: By Jessica Holland 6th June 2017 Millions of people work with disabilities they rarely talk about, but greater awareness can help both employers and employees, writes Jessica Holland. On display in Carrier Library, March 2022 This display serves to educate and bring awareness to the JMU and Harrisonburg community about accessible learning. Many disabilities, such as mental illnesses, learning and attention issues, some physical illnesses, neurodiversity, and many other disabilities are not apparent.
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