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Hidden Disabilities Support Hub
Not all disabilities are visible. This space is designed to support individuals with invisible conditions — such as ADHD, dyslexia, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, sensory sensitivities, mental health conditions, and more. Everyone deserves understanding, inclusion, and access to help that meets their needs.
Here, you’ll find global resources, advocacy organisations, and awareness networks working to make the unseen, seen — and the unheard, heard.
🌈 Understanding Hidden Disabilities
Hidden disabilities include a wide range of physical, neurological, and psychological conditions that may not be immediately apparent — yet significantly affect daily life and wellbeing.
💬 Common Examples
- ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia
- Chronic Pain or Fatigue (Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS)
- Anxiety, Depression, or PTSD
- Hearing or Vision Impairments
💜 Why Awareness Matters
When invisible disabilities are recognised and respected, barriers are broken — creating more accessible workplaces, classrooms, and communities for all.
💡 1 in 5 people live with a hidden disability worldwide.
🧠 Neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and dyslexia often go undiagnosed into adulthood.
💬 Talking openly about invisible disabilities helps build inclusion and understanding.
🌈 Awareness leads to accessibility — and accessibility leads to empowerment.
🌍 Global & Regional Organisations
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme — Global initiative to recognise invisible disabilities in public spaces.
- Invisible Disabilities Association (USA) — Advocacy, education, and community for invisible conditions.
- ADHD Support Australia — Information, peer groups, and tools for families and adults.
- National Autistic Society (UK) — Support and advocacy for autistic people and carers.
- Scope UK — Disability equality charity promoting inclusion and accessibility.
- Chronic Pain Association of Canada — Awareness and advocacy for chronic pain conditions.
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