What is a Disability?

Visible Disibilities

A visible disability is one that you can see/is obvious to the observer. Visible disabilities can be anything that outwardly shows the person has a disability, be it whether a person is in a wheelchair, has mobility aids, has a guide dog, or uses a white stick.

THESE ARE EXAMPLES OF SOME VISIBLE DISABILITIES

Blind/Visually impaired Deaf/Hearing impaired Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair user

Hidden Disabilities

Invisible disabilities are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. For instance, some people with visual or auditory disabilities who do not wear glasses or hearing aids, or who use discreet hearing aids, may not be obviously disabled. Some people who have vision loss may wear contact lenses. This also includes mental illness and learning differences.

THESE INCLUDE

Specific learning differences, such as dyslexia/dyspraxia Autistic Spectrum conditions Chronic Fatigue Anxiety/Depression ADHD