Monday, October 3, 2022

Did you know?

When you think about disability, what comes to your mind?

Through my interaction with people and from my previous lack of knowledge, disability is acknowledged only when it can be seen. But did you know that visible disabilities such as people who are visually impaired or wheelchair users, are only a small part of people with disabilities?

Invisible disabilities exist and maybe you might even suffer from one. These disabilities range from having chronic illnesses such as HIV or Diabetes to having a mental health condition. But one thing that is common among all these disabilities is the need for accommodation in order to help the people affected to live healthier or be able to access everyday needs with ease.

Picture of a wheelchair




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