Invisible Illness Awareness Network NFP

October is a month to shine a light on awareness, understanding, and advocacy. It’s a time to honor those navigating unique health journeys and the professionals and communities supporting them. October is the awareness month for: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Accreta, ADHD, Blindness, Bone and Joint Conditions, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Breast Cancer, Canavan Disease, Down Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Facial Pain, Rett Syndrome, Kabuki Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Niemann-Pick Disease, Perthes Disease, Prenatal-Onset Group B Strep, Spina Bifida, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

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Victor

💜 Thank you for shining a light on invisible illnesses! Your efforts to raise awareness and support those affected are truly inspiring. Together, we can break the stigma and promote understanding! 🌟

Margaret

🙌 Love what you're doing at the Invisible Illness Awareness Network! It's so important to educate others and create a compassionate community for those dealing with invisible challenges. Keep up the amazing work! 💪💙

Jacob

- What are some successful strategies that NGOs have used to reduce stigma associated with invisible illnesses in the broader community?

Invisible Illness Awareness Network NFP

Today is International Ataxia Awareness Day. Ataxia is a rare neurological condition that affect balance, coordination, vision, and activities like walking and eating. There are different forms of Ataxia.

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Lena

- How can we effectively integrate education about invisible illnesses into high school and college curricula to foster understanding among future healthcare professionals?