Articles for Invisible Disabilities

Founder of Invisible Disabilities Australia says she felt 'violated' going through Canberra Airport security
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Founder of Invisible Disabilities Australia says she felt 'violated' going through Canberra Airport security

ABC  

The founder of Invisible Disabilities Australia says she was "treated appallingly" while going through security at the Canberra Airport. Ms Russell said security proceeded to pat her down and "feel all over the place", something that made her particularly uncomfortable given her fibromyalgia and history of cancer. Canberra Airport head of aviation Michael Thomson said he couldn't speak to individual …

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The hidden disability sunflower is popping up across the globe. Here's what it means and what to do if you see it
1 year, 4 months ago

The hidden disability sunflower is popping up across the globe. Here's what it means and what to do if you see it

ABC  

Things most Australians don't think twice about doing can send Alexandra Green into a severe pain flare. Alexandra Green would like to see more public awareness about the hidden disability sunflower. On the day of that bus trip, Ms Green was using a walking stick and wearing a bright green hidden disability sunflower lanyard, the latter of which is an …

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'I Am Disabled, Black And Female, But I Am Not Here To Check The Boxes'
1 year, 9 months ago

'I Am Disabled, Black And Female, But I Am Not Here To Check The Boxes'

Huff Post  

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Photo: Lindsay Eberly Maya-Camille Broussard is a Chicago-based chef, author and social entrepreneur who believes people living with disabilities have a superpower. “Almost half of the Black people shot down by police were living with invisible disabilities or mental illnesses.” - Maya-Camille Broussard Now, food instability issues that started with my dad had also trickled down to me. …

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Queensland security boss says more industry training needed so staff can see invisible disabilities
2 years ago

Queensland security boss says more industry training needed so staff can see invisible disabilities

ABC  

A Queensland security firm says more industry training is needed for front door staff so they can better work with people who have less obvious disabilities or impairments. Key points: A Queensland security firm says more industry training would help staff to better identify and support people with invisible disabilities Invisible disabilities are not always obvious to others, and can …

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The airline passengers getting ‘unacceptable’ treatment
2 years, 1 month ago

The airline passengers getting ‘unacceptable’ treatment

CNN  

Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Disabilities affect roughly one in five of the population and there are many passengers who use what’s termed “special assistance” when moving around airports. The more information airlines and airports have about your needs the better, but if the information you provide is lost because the underlying communications system isn’t …

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