Invisible Disabilities Week: A Reflection
Columnist Mary Shaniqua notes that Invisible Disabilities Week may have gone unnoticed, but its significance is felt every day by many.
She discovered by accident that last week was Invisible Disabilities Week, highlighting the lack of awareness about disabilities in society.
A social media post sparked anger and sadness, as someone using a blue badge was accused of being deceitful because they "didn't look disabled", leading to a pile-on of hateful comments.
People only see us in fragments, which is why misunderstanding persists.
This incident underscores the hidden nature of disabilities and the misconceptions that persist.
Author's summary: Invisible disabilities often go unnoticed.