Invisible Disabilities Week: A Reflection
Invisible Disabilities Week may have gone unnoticed, but its significance is felt by many every day, writes columnist Mary Shaniqua.
People only see individuals with invisible disabilities in fragments, leading to persistent misunderstanding.
Something so significant can come and go with so little awareness, speaking volumes about how hidden our experiences are.
A social media post highlighted the issue, where a person using a blue badge was accused of being deceitful because they "didn't look disabled", sparking hateful comments and baseless assumptions.
Author's summary: Invisible disabilities often go unnoticed.
- Invisible Disabilities Week aims to raise awareness about hidden disabilities.
- Misunderstanding persists due to fragmented perceptions of individuals with invisible disabilities.
- Social media can perpetuate hate and baseless assumptions about people with invisible disabilities.
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