Invisible disability

Disability that is not immediately noticeable to others A woman holding a sign that says "LD = Less equally intelligent / Strike out stigma" poses for a photo in Times Square with a man holding a sign that says "Take a picture with a proud dyslexic". The event was held by Project Eye-To-Eye to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities Month in 2012. Invisible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or non-visible disabilities (NVDs), are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. Invisible disabilities range from chronic illnesses, fatigue, autism, ADHD, mental health disorders, and hearing/vision loss. Invisible disabilities can also include issues with mobility, such as a sitting disability like chronic back pain, joint problems, or chronic pain. People with invisible disabilities may face stigma in their workplace, school, and community as it can be difficult to understand their unique lived experiences. Various types of tools and accommodations are available to people with disabilities, which may keep their disability hidden, or make it apparent. For example, some people with visual or auditory disabilities who do not wear glasses or hearing aids, or who use contact