On this episode of the podcast I discuss invisible disability, and how a Ted talk I recently had sent to my inbox, had such an impact on me. I watched the Ted talk and could relate to Dr Amrita Sen Mutherjee experience of living with her own invisible disability. I resonated with her experience of having her condition diagnosed, and the subsequent impact to her life, family life and career.
UK Parliament estimate 70 to 80% of disability is invisible, which made me consider why invisibility is still fuelled with stigma, judgement and disregard, this appears to be historic and although experienced by people with Long Covid, would appear to effect many people living with invisible disability.
I don't have the answer to the "why" however I do feel we can collectively, the advocacy groups, charities and individual advocates can continue to raise awareness, educate and make the invisible, visible. The aim of this podcast is to open conversation about invisible disability, its short but relevant #onedayatatime
Links:
Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee - Ted talk: Invisible disability; challenging bias to enable change
https://youtu.be/Ro3SbU95qwc?si=Diw-6RbqQXiuezCt
Equality Act 2010
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance
My Links:
Long Covid clinic -Dr Binita Kane & Julie Taylor; Email: info@thelongcovidclinic.co.uk for more information
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Planners:
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Return to work planner:
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Well being planner:
https://amzn.eu/d/a1Safxc