General Article Living with non-visible disabilities

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Government Disability Unit blogpost.

What is a non-visible disability?

A non-visible disability is a disability or health condition that is not immediately obvious.

It can defy stereotypes of what people might think disabled people look like.

This can make it difficult for people with non-visible disabilities to access what they need.

The impact of living with a non-visible disability can be slight, or can have a huge effect on someone’s life.

Why is it called a non-visible disability?

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