Invisible Illness Awareness Week» Identity document http://invisibleillnessweek.com Encouraging the millions of people who live with invisible illness through awareness and a free 5-day virtual conference online. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 New Symbol Needed For Invisible Disabilities? http://invisibleillnessweek.com/2009/10/29/new-symbol-needed-for-invisible-disabilities/ http://invisibleillnessweek.com/2009/10/29/new-symbol-needed-for-invisible-disabilities/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:06:25 +0000 admin http://invisibleillnessweek.com/?p=3105 iisymbol New Symbol Needed For Invisible Disabilities?The international symbol for disabilities is nearly always the wheelchair, but only a small percentage of people with a disability use a wheelchair on a daily basis.

Laura Brydges hopes to change this and has a Facebook page set up to spread the word.

She explains. . .

What do you think of this symbol as an international symbol for hidden disabilities? It is meant to be used as an ID card carried by people with hidden disabilities. They can show it to identify themselves and their needs when they are having trouble coping or when they need help. The back of the card would be individualized, allowing them to state their specific disability, and what assistance they need.

She says. . .

Help this symbol be adopted as the international symbol for hidden disability. Many people with hidden disabilities need help, and with this symbol, they can identify themselves and ask for help when they are having trouble coping. Join as a fan.

Find out more at her Facebook Page and show your support if you are interested by becoming a fan.

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