Invisible disability

Invisible disability refers to handicaps that are not apparent or easily detectable at first glance. It concerns long-lasting limitations that affect the person's daily and professional life, without being obvious to those around them. Around 80% of disabilities in France are considered invisible, representing almost 10 million people.

Invisible disabilities can include :

• Disabling illnesses (cancer, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, etc.)

• Mild sensory disorders (auditory or visual)

• Mental disorders

• Cognitive disorders (dyslexia, attention disorders, etc.)

• Chronic pain

• Chronic illnesses (diabetes, multiple sclerosis, etc.)

Sources :

• What is invisible disability? | MissionHandicap
• Invisible disabilities | Disability situations

Additional resources :

• Visible and invisible disabilities: how to tell them apart | Petite Mu
• Handicaps: Visible and Invisible - Complete Guide
• All you need to know about visible and invisible disabilities