Invisible Disabilities Week

Written By Shehla Ali

Invisible Disabilities Week is to help educate people that most disabilities are not obvious. Around 80% of people diagnosed with disabilities don’t have visible symptoms. The stigma we come across includes society, medical professionals, friends and family. There is still not enough funding to ensure these illnesses have treatment, a pathway and the right awareness.

Just a few Invisible Disabilities include:

  • Endometriosis

  • Functional Neurological Disorder

  • Myalgic Encephalitis

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Lupus

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Migraines

  • ADHD

    You can find out more about the Sunflower lanyard and more information about invisible disabilities here: https://hdsunflower.com/uk/insights/category/invisible-disabilities

Shehla Ali
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