What really is an invisible disability? And what does it mean for a disability to be invisible? It doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist or isn’t real an invisible disability, it just means one that we can’t outwardly see. And since most disabilities are invisible disabilities this is a highly important topic. In this episode of Minds That Think Differently we will coverWhat invisible disabilities are What chronic illnesses are Examples of invisible disabilities chronic illnesses and visible disabilities Mobility aids and assistive technology what they are and why they are helpfulUnique challenges disabled people faceDynamic disabilitiesThe invisible labor of disability and decision fatigueThe spoon theory Medical gaslightingAdvocacy and action steps if you are disabledThe symbol of invisible disabilities Building a foundation for part 2 and part 3 of invisible disabilities seriesFrom this episode you will build a greater understanding of what invisible disabilities are and you will learn about terminology and challenges that people with invisible disabilitie face and you will have more understanding going into part 2 and 3 of the series which dive into specific invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses.Enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about invisible disabilities listen to part 2 of the series episode 12Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-12-invisible-disabilities-part-2-physical-invisible/id6785985912?i=1000787178326 Listen to part 3 of the invisible disabilities series episode 13Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-13-invisible-disabilities-part-3-neurological-neurodevelopmental/id6785985912?i=1000788462074 Email me with questions stories or if you want to be a guestconnect@thinkdifferentpod.com Find more information and transcripts on my websiteThinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com Join the mailing list to start seeing the world a little differently the-mind-map.beehiiv.com If you aren’t already listening on YouTube check out my YouTube channel Minds That Think Differently https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=gZ8_U0sg_H1zuIWi