The answer is "it should be," says columnist. That way, sickle cell patients could receive the support that they need.
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 ...
A lack of accessibility in a non-inclusive society for those with a disability comes at a terrible cost, writes columnist.
Many people live with disabilities that are often considered invisible — ones that, unless somebody said they had them, no one would know. This includes conditions like diabetes, vision or hearing ...
Co-authored by Jenna Zorik and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. “Stadiums fill up with people to see what’s going to happen between the lines. But life isn’t only about visible realities. There are invisible ...
In helping people return to the workforce, I have experienced a variety of individuals with invisible disabilities. When they do return to work through Social Security’s Ticket to Work (TTW) Program, ...
Curbing disability discrimination in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. And it’s unfair, though all too common, to place all of the burden on people with disabilities to absorb, defuse, or ...
WASHINGTON − The Supreme Court wrestled Wednesday with whether Americans with disabilities may sue hotels for failing to disclose accessibility information on their websites even if they don't intend ...
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Ableism: Challenging assumptions about disability

Ableism often arises from assumptions about what disability “looks like.” Seeing someone pushing a wheelchair instead of sitting in it might lead others to assume there is nothing wrong with the ...
Messages about pride at our lab’s Disability Pride event at Oregon State University, saying: “I stand out” “I am me.” “I meet someone new or learn something new every day!!” “I’m a resilient survivor.
Kelsey Chapman receives research funding from the Queensland Government. She is a member of the Metro South Health Disability Community Advisory Committee and Health Translation Queensland. Elizabeth ...
Stephen Friedman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...