What is an invisible disability? You will discover why many people have difficulty understanding chronic illness and pain. You will learn how invisible symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, cognitive impairments, brain fog and the like can be limiting to those in your workplace, although the person experiencing them may not look sick or in pain. Be introduced to the language of invisible disabilities: What to say, what not to say and finally, how to help those impacted in your organization become Invisible No More®. In this session, you will:
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Wayne Connell
founder, president & CEO
Invisible Disabilities Association
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Wayne Connell, the founder, president and CEO of the Invisible Disabilities Association, established IDA twenty years ago in 1996 out of the desire to educate friends and family about his wife's debilitating illness. Soon afterwards, people around the globe began sending emails sharing how IDA had changed their relationships with their loved ones. He is co-author of the book, “But You LOOK Good, How to Encourage and Understand People Living with Illness and Pain.” Wayne's background fueled his passion for helping people living with illness, pain and disability. His experience includes that of a professional, multitasking husband caregiver with an extensive background in management, media and technology. This man on a mission quickly launched IDA into a world-wide outreach for millions living with invisible disabilities.