#hiddendisabilities — Public Fediverse posts

Die Tourismus-Information und die Stadt-Information im Münchner Rathaus sind seit diesem Jahr Teil der internationalen „#HiddenDisabilities #Sunflower”-Initiative.

Das weltweit etablierte Symbol – eine gelbe Sonnenblume auf grünem Hintergrund – steht für nicht-sichtbare #Behinderungen Alles #inklusiver und signalisiert, dass Betroffene möglicherweise zusätzliche Unterstützung benötigen.
Die Sonnenblumen-Schlüsselbänder, die dies zum Ausdruck bringen, sind dort ab sofort erhältlich.
#inklusiv

Die Tourismus-Information und die Stadt-Information im Münchner Rathaus sind seit diesem Jahr Teil der internationalen „#HiddenDisabilities #Sunflower”-Initiative.

Das weltweit etablierte Symbol – eine gelbe Sonnenblume auf grünem Hintergrund – steht für nicht-sichtbare #Behinderungen Alles #inklusiver und signalisiert, dass Betroffene möglicherweise zusätzliche Unterstützung benötigen.
Die Sonnenblumen-Schlüsselbänder, die dies zum Ausdruck bringen, sind dort ab sofort erhältlich.
#inklusiv

New:
"How visible and hidden disabilities are treated differently in clinical practice"

From:
Non-visible disability in the medical curriculum: what medicine overlooks, patients inherit

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2026.1701393/full

#Hiddendisabilities #invisibleillness #Invisibledisability #hiddenillness #chronicillness #MEcfs #PwME #ME #MyalgicE
@mecfs

New:
"How visible and hidden disabilities are treated differently in clinical practice"

From:
Non-visible disability in the medical curriculum: what medicine overlooks, patients inherit

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2026.1701393/full

#Hiddendisabilities #invisibleillness #Invisibledisability #hiddenillness #chronicillness #MEcfs #PwME #ME #MyalgicE
@mecfs

Heute bin ich bei der #Fachtagung "Free as a bird - mehr als man sieht, #Frauen und #Mädchen mit nicht sichtbaren #Behinderung (-en), in Herne.

https://www.herne.de/PDF/Frauen/flyer_free_as_a_bird4_web_bf_ua.pdf

Ich bin gespannt :)

#Mentalhealth
#ADHS
#ASS
#Medizin
#Psychiatrie
#hiddenDisabilities

Ich bin durch den Hashtag #unsichtbarebehinderung bzw #HiddenDisabilities auf das entsprechende Symbol gestoßen – eine Sonnenblume auf grünem Grund. Die Initiative kommt aus UK. Aus deutscher Sicht ist das Symbol nicht vom Symbol der Partei „die Grünen“ zu unterscheiden. Das macht die Verwendung des Symbols hierzulande mehr oder weniger zunichte. Gibt’s noch weitere verbreitete Projekte in die Richtung?

https://hdsunflower.com/row/

Ich bin durch den Hashtag #unsichtbarebehinderung bzw #HiddenDisabilities auf das entsprechende Symbol gestoßen – eine Sonnenblume auf grünem Grund. Die Initiative kommt aus UK. Aus deutscher Sicht ist das Symbol nicht vom Symbol der Partei „die Grünen“ zu unterscheiden. Das macht die Verwendung des Symbols hierzulande mehr oder weniger zunichte. Gibt’s noch weitere verbreitete Projekte in die Richtung?

https://hdsunflower.com/row/

"Media Baffled by Wheelchair ‘Miracles’ Because They Don’t Understand Disability"

https://fair.org/home/media-baffled-by-wheelchair-miracles-because-they-dont-understand-disability/

"The distance from the entrance to the gate at larger airports is about a mile, an impossible distance for many with #MECFS"

#LongCovid & the Covid pandemic is mentioned as is #POTS

#spoonie #Disability #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
@mecfs
#invisibleillness #Hiddendisabilities @longcovid
#PASC #PwLC #postcovid #postcovid19 #LC #PostCovidSyndrome #chronicillness @pots

"Media Baffled by Wheelchair ‘Miracles’ Because They Don’t Understand Disability"

https://fair.org/home/media-baffled-by-wheelchair-miracles-because-they-dont-understand-disability/

"The distance from the entrance to the gate at larger airports is about a mile, an impossible distance for many with #MECFS"

#LongCovid & the Covid pandemic is mentioned as is #POTS

#spoonie #Disability #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
@mecfs
#invisibleillness #Hiddendisabilities @longcovid
#PASC #PwLC #postcovid #postcovid19 #LC #PostCovidSyndrome #chronicillness @pots

Years of scapegoating rhetoric & politicians casting #disabled people as “scroungers” have reinforced prejudices about the blue badge parking scheme & led to “envy & resentment” instead of equal access, according to a 4-year research project

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/years-of-scapegoating-rhetoric-has-led-to-envy-and-resentment-of-those-with-blue-badges-research-finds/

#chronicillness #hiddenillness #invisibleillness #Spoonies #Hiddendisability #Hiddendisabilities @mecfs
#MEcfs #CFS #PwME @longcovid
#LongCovid #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #POTS @pots

Years of scapegoating rhetoric & politicians casting #disabled people as “scroungers” have reinforced prejudices about the blue badge parking scheme & led to “envy & resentment” instead of equal access, according to a 4-year research project

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/years-of-scapegoating-rhetoric-has-led-to-envy-and-resentment-of-those-with-blue-badges-research-finds/

#chronicillness #hiddenillness #invisibleillness #Spoonies #Hiddendisability #Hiddendisabilities @mecfs
#MEcfs #CFS #PwME @longcovid
#LongCovid #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #POTS @pots

Meine Behinderungen sind unsichtbar; darum trage ich das Sonnenblumenband, das international anerkannte Zeichen für "Hidden Disabilities" – und nein, ich bin nicht bei den Grünen.
In einer Welt für nicht-behinderte, allistische Menschen, die Inklusion nur in wenigen Bereichen mitdenkt, werde ich stark behindert.
Vom 19. - 25. Oktober ist die Woche der unsichtbaren Behinderungen.
#unsichtbarebehinderung #sonnenblumenband #sunflowerlanyard
#hiddendisabilities #HiddenDisabilitiesSunflower

Meine Behinderungen sind unsichtbar; darum trage ich das Sonnenblumenband, das international anerkannte Zeichen für "Hidden Disabilities" – und nein, ich bin nicht bei den Grünen.
In einer Welt für nicht-behinderte, allistische Menschen, die Inklusion nur in wenigen Bereichen mitdenkt, werde ich stark behindert.
Vom 19. - 25. Oktober ist die Woche der unsichtbaren Behinderungen.
#unsichtbarebehinderung #sonnenblumenband #sunflowerlanyard
#hiddendisabilities #HiddenDisabilitiesSunflower

Headline: How can HR reduce hidden disability discrimination at work?

Source: HRMagazine
From the article: “Educating staff on how to be allies, hearing from others what it is like to live with a given hidden disability, and fostering a more psychologically safe environment will go a long way to improving the conditions for staff to feel able to share their disability. There needs to be greater education, understanding and empathy towards colleagues, customers and visitors who may use disabled toilets, or ask for help due to their unseen disability or condition. Staff need to understand that, just because the person isn’t in a wheelchair, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t struggling, in pain, or in need of help.”

#HiddenDisabilities #Disabled #Workplace #HumanResources

https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/how-can-hr-reduce-hidden-disability-discrimination-at-work

Headline: How can HR reduce hidden disability discrimination at work?

Source: HRMagazine
From the article: “Educating staff on how to be allies, hearing from others what it is like to live with a given hidden disability, and fostering a more psychologically safe environment will go a long way to improving the conditions for staff to feel able to share their disability. There needs to be greater education, understanding and empathy towards colleagues, customers and visitors who may use disabled toilets, or ask for help due to their unseen disability or condition. Staff need to understand that, just because the person isn’t in a wheelchair, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t struggling, in pain, or in need of help.”

#HiddenDisabilities #Disabled #Workplace #HumanResources

https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/how-can-hr-reduce-hidden-disability-discrimination-at-work

Was ist seit Einführung des Hidden Disabilities Sonnenblumenbandes am 27. August 2024 am Düsseldorfer Flughafen an "Accomodations" für Träger:innen umgesetzt worden?
Gestern bekam ich diese Antwort auf Instagram.
Heißt das, seit dem 27. August 2024 ist diesbzgl. nichts geschehen?

#sunflowerlanyard #sonnenblumenband #hiddendisabilities #autismus #Neurodivergenz #fluhafendüsseldorf #dusairport #Behinderung #barrierefreiheit

I've just seen this being highlighted in an ME group. It was new to me.

"Just. A. Minute. That is what JAM Card stands for & that is what it gives you - just as much time & patience as you need in public or social situations"

https://www.jamcard.org/jam-card-for-me

@mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
#Disabled
#Disability
#Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities

I've just seen this being highlighted in an ME group. It was new to me.

"Just. A. Minute. That is what JAM Card stands for & that is what it gives you - just as much time & patience as you need in public or social situations"

https://www.jamcard.org/jam-card-for-me

@mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
#Disabled
#Disability
#Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.

Globally 1 in 6 of us live with a disability. That is approximately 1.3 billion people.

But while some of us experience a disability that is visible, many have a non-visible condition or experience a combination of both visible and non-visible conditions. These disabilities can be temporary, situational or permanent. They can be neurological, cognitive and neurodevelopmental as well as physical, visual, auditory and include sensory and processing difficulties. They can also be respiratory as well as chronic health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, chronic pain and sleep disorders.

https://hdsunflower.com/

#HiddenDisability #HiddenDisabilities

On International Day of People with #Disabilities, I thought I'd share this article on #invisibledisabilities.

This individual has ME/CFS & ulcerative colitis
https://meassociation.org.uk/2021/10/invisible-disabilities-week-2021-jessica-logan/

#IDPD #IDPD2024 #IDPD24 #IDPWD #invisibledisability #Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
@mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
#ulcerativecolitis
@ibd #ibd

On International Day of People with #Disabilities, I thought I'd share this article on #invisibledisabilities.

This individual has ME/CFS & ulcerative colitis
https://meassociation.org.uk/2021/10/invisible-disabilities-week-2021-jessica-logan/

#IDPD #IDPD2024 #IDPD24 #IDPWD #invisibledisability #Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
@mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
#ulcerativecolitis
@ibd #ibd

Me gustaría conocer a personas que hayan usado la #tarjeta de #HiddenDisabilities en #aeropuertos y que puedan comentarme su experiencia. Me estoy planteando comprar una en inglés y otra en español, pero no sé si renta (los gastos de envío son...).

He visto en aeropuertos promocionándola para tener prestar una atención más personalizada a las personas con cualquier tipo de #discapacidad que viajan (solas o acompañadas). Así que me gustaría conocer testimonios de primera mano. ¡Gracias!

Me gustaría conocer a personas que hayan usado la #tarjeta de #HiddenDisabilities en #aeropuertos y que puedan comentarme su experiencia. Me estoy planteando comprar una en inglés y otra en español, pero no sé si renta (los gastos de envío son...).

He visto en aeropuertos promocionándola para tener prestar una atención más personalizada a las personas con cualquier tipo de #discapacidad que viajan (solas o acompañadas). Así que me gustaría conocer testimonios de primera mano. ¡Gracias!

Wore my sunflower #HiddenDisabilities lanyard in a shopping centre to prevent staff from talking to me. Instead it turned me into a staff magnet and I became overwhelmed from everyone asking if I needed help. Not great. #ActuallyAutistc

Wore my sunflower #HiddenDisabilities lanyard in a shopping centre to prevent staff from talking to me. Instead it turned me into a staff magnet and I became overwhelmed from everyone asking if I needed help. Not great. #ActuallyAutistc

From ABC (Australia)

"Not everyone who uses a wheelchair is paralysed. This is what ambulatory users want you to know"

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-18/ambulatory-wheelchair-mobility-aid-users/103937484

Here's the extract where the person with ME/CFS talks about her experiences

Hashtags:
#Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #chronicillness @chronicillness @spoonies @disability @longcovid #LongCovid #PwLC @mecfs #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
#Spoonielife
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness
#ChronicIllnesses
#Spoonies
#Spoonie

From ABC (Australia)

"Not everyone who uses a wheelchair is paralysed. This is what ambulatory users want you to know"

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-18/ambulatory-wheelchair-mobility-aid-users/103937484

Here's the extract where the person with ME/CFS talks about her experiences

Hashtags:
#Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #chronicillness @chronicillness @spoonies @disability @longcovid #LongCovid #PwLC @mecfs #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
#Spoonielife
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness
#ChronicIllnesses
#Spoonies
#Spoonie

Malta:
Persons with #Fibromyalgia & ME condition (and other #invisibleillnesses) can receive a new benefit from next August with the amount being determined according to the severity of the condition

https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/new-benefit-for-persons-with-fibromyalgia-and-m-e-condition/

#MEcfs #CFS #PwME #chronicillness #Hiddendisabilities @mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
@fibromyalgia
#Fibro #FMS #FM #chronicillness
#ChronicPain
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness
#ChronicIllnesses
#Spoonies
#Spoonie
#ChronicallyIll

Malta:
Persons with #Fibromyalgia & ME condition (and other #invisibleillnesses) can receive a new benefit from next August with the amount being determined according to the severity of the condition

https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/new-benefit-for-persons-with-fibromyalgia-and-m-e-condition/

#MEcfs #CFS #PwME #chronicillness #Hiddendisabilities @mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
@fibromyalgia
#Fibro #FMS #FM #chronicillness
#ChronicPain
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness
#ChronicIllnesses
#Spoonies
#Spoonie
#ChronicallyIll

From ABC (Australia)

"Not everyone who uses a wheelchair is paralysed. This is what ambulatory users want you to know"

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-18/ambulatory-wheelchair-mobility-aid-users/103937484

One of the people interviewed has ME/CFS

=========================
Hashtags:
#Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #chronicillness @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
@longcovid
#LongCovid #PwLC @mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
#chroniclife
#Spoonielife
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness
#ChronicIllnesses
#Spoonies
#Spoonie

From ABC (Australia)

"Not everyone who uses a wheelchair is paralysed. This is what ambulatory users want you to know"

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-18/ambulatory-wheelchair-mobility-aid-users/103937484

One of the people interviewed has ME/CFS

=========================
Hashtags:
#Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #chronicillness @chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
@longcovid
#LongCovid #PwLC @mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
#chroniclife
#Spoonielife
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness
#ChronicIllnesses
#Spoonies
#Spoonie

Disabled people don't all have the same needs but we're treated like we do
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/mindandbody/disabled-people-don-t-all-have-the-same-needs-but-we-re-treated-like-we-do/ar-BB1kCcin?pc=ASTS&ei=43

#Ableism
#Disabilities
#Disabled
#Discrimination
#HierarchyOfDisability
#DisabilityAccess
#DisabledAccess
#EqualityAct2010
#HiddenDisabilities
#TopTrumps
#DisabilityTopTrumps

Disabled people don't all have the same needs but we're treated like we do
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/mindandbody/disabled-people-don-t-all-have-the-same-needs-but-we-re-treated-like-we-do/ar-BB1kCcin?pc=ASTS&ei=43

#Ableism
#Disabilities
#Disabled
#Discrimination
#HierarchyOfDisability
#DisabilityAccess
#DisabledAccess
#EqualityAct2010
#HiddenDisabilities
#TopTrumps
#DisabilityTopTrumps

Not all disabilities are visible and I know first-hand
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/mindandbody/not-all-disabilities-are-visible-and-i-know-first-hand/ar-AA1kMCRX?ei=7

#HiddenDisabilities

#Accessibility @ #37c3 #disabilities #hiddendisabilities #autism #c3auti https://events.ccc.de/congress/2023/infos/accessibility.html

#Accessibility @ #37c3 #disabilities #hiddendisabilities #autism #c3auti https://events.ccc.de/congress/2023/infos/accessibility.html

Have you heard of the Jam card. It is available as a card or an app.

JAM stands for just a minute. It's a scheme that aims to help raise awareness with all kinds of service providers that some of us need a little more time during various transactions.

A great resource for autistic folks, those with learning disabilities or anyone with a hidden disability who would like a discrete way to ask for a little more time.

If you want to find out more visit the website here: https://www.jamcard.org/jam-card-for-me

#JustAMinute #JamCard #NowGroup #neurodiversity #autism #adhd #HiddenDisabilities

Have you heard of the Jam card. It is available as a card or an app.

JAM stands for just a minute. It's a scheme that aims to help raise awareness with all kinds of service providers that some of us need a little more time during various transactions.

A great resource for autistic folks, those with learning disabilities or anyone with a hidden disability who would like a discrete way to ask for a little more time.

If you want to find out more visit the website here: https://www.jamcard.org/jam-card-for-me

#JustAMinute #JamCard #NowGroup #neurodiversity #autism #adhd #HiddenDisabilities

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"Those with #disabilities face hurdles every day the able-bodied cannot fathom. If you are concerned that the #disabled are getting a “privilege” that is somehow “undeserved,” you are entitled to your opinion but please don’t act on it."

#chronicillness #Spoonie #Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability
@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid

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"Those with #disabilities face hurdles every day the able-bodied cannot fathom. If you are concerned that the #disabled are getting a “privilege” that is somehow “undeserved,” you are entitled to your opinion but please don’t act on it."

#chronicillness #Spoonie #Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability
@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid

Drivetime (RTE Radio One) covered the Green paper on disability reform today (1:39:24-1:48:56)
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/drivetime/programmes/2023/0922/1406848-drivetime-friday-22-september-2023/

Patrick Costello TD ("Green Party TD for Dublin South Central. Spokesperson for Justice. Proud dad") & Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird ("disability advocate and activist & journalist") were the 2 guests and both were against the proposals

@chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
#Disabled
#Disability
#Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities

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"4. If someone would like to help those with #disabilities, there are better ways to do this than by leaving notes on someone’s car or making disdainful comments... You can spread the word that many disabilities are invisible and learn more about why disability and illness are often considered “invisible.”..."

#chronicillness #Spoonie #Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability

@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid

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"4. If someone would like to help those with #disabilities, there are better ways to do this than by leaving notes on someone’s car or making disdainful comments... You can spread the word that many disabilities are invisible and learn more about why disability and illness are often considered “invisible.”..."

#chronicillness #Spoonie #Hiddendisabilities #Invisibledisability

@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid

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"2. Police officers, parking attendants, etc. can ask someone to show them the permit people are required to carry when they use a placard. Other people do not need to enact their own form of vigilante justice. There is a system in place to make sure that those who use the placards are permitted to use them."

@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid #Chronicdisease
#Chronicdiseases
#Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities

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"2. Police officers, parking attendants, etc. can ask someone to show them the permit people are required to carry when they use a placard. Other people do not need to enact their own form of vigilante justice. There is a system in place to make sure that those who use the placards are permitted to use them."

@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid #Chronicdisease
#Chronicdiseases
#Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities

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"1. Most #disabilities and #chronicconditions are invisible. Often, you cannot “see” kidney disease, cognitive disabilities, neurological conditions, cancer, prosthetic limbs, etc. All of these and more qualify as disabilities, and these individuals are allowed access to a disabled placard to make their lives and the world that much easier to navigate."

@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid #Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness

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"I imagine there are a variety of reasons people leave notes on cars or make discriminatory comments to the disabled...they may assume all disabilities are visible and that only individuals who require a mobility aid qualify as disabled."

#Hiddendisability #Hiddendisabilities
@chronicillness @spoonies @disability @mecfs @longcovid

🧵
"To Anyone Afraid to Get a Disabled Placard Because You're Worried About Judgment"

https://themighty.com/topic/disability/what-to-know-about-getting-a-disability-parking-placard/

@chronicillness
@spoonies
@disability
@mecfs
@longcovid

#chronicillness
#ChronicPain
#Spoonielife
#hiddenillness
#invisibleillness
#Spoonies
#Spoonie
#ChronicallyIll
#ChronicIllnessMemes
#Butyoudontlooksick
#Invisibledisability
#Disabled
#Disability
#Hiddendisability
#Hiddendisabilities

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