Invisible disabilities don’t come with obvious signs and are often met with skepticism. This disbelief can sometimes be more ...
MY NAME IS ERIC WESTCOTT AND THE GRANTHAM. I’M PROUDLY 20 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE A HIGHLY FUNCTIONING AUTISTIC. I AM THE CREATOR OF ERIC’S ID LAW. I CREATED THE LOGOS BECAUSE MY MOTHER FELT IT SHALL ...
February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. For those of us living with disabilities, it’s always on our ...
The paradox of invisible disabilities is a cruel and exhausting loop. Society tells me to mask my autism, to blend in, to not make others uncomfortable, and to play the game that is intrinsically ...
The hustle and bustle of airports can be challenging to navigate for many travelers, especially for people with invisible disabilities. More airports have become more inclusive for neurodivergent ...
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served — and too often forget the invisible wounds they carry home. Nearly 30% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...
When we think of disability, we often associate it with stereotypical signifiers such as wheelchairs, handicap placards, and walking canes. We see these things when we are in public and they ...
Eric Carpenter-Grantham stares at a replica of a new Maryland driver's license with his picture and a butterfly symbol that represents a hidden disability. "Eric's ID Law," named for ...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Matt Cottle named his home bakery Stuttering King, drawing inspiration from King George VI’s fight with his stammer. Instead of delivering speeches, the challenge for Cottle is ...
In April, as I stepped onto a cruise ship with my family, I should have been excited. But often, I don’t have the luxury of feeling that first moment of vacation bliss. Living with multiple sclerosis, ...