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In July 2023, Brazil sanctioned Law No. 14,624, which recognizes the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower as the national symbol for hidden disabilities. [7] This law amends the Brazilian Law for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (13.146/15) to provide for the use of the Sunflower lanyard by people with hidden disabilities. [8] [9]
Invisible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or non-visible disabilities (NVDs), are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. They are typically chronic illnesses and conditions that significantly impair normal activities of daily living .
The UK government launches a six-week consultation on plans for Martyn's Law, which would make provisions to better protect the public against potential acts of terrorism. [ 155 ] 6 February – Around eight million people on means tested benefits begin to receive the final scheduled cost-of-living payment from the UK government, as Sunak tells ...
This story is part of Prevention’s We Are Not Invisible project, a series of personal and informative stories that shed light on those with Invisible Disabilities in honor of Invisible ...
Aunia Kahn shares how art has helped her cope with Ehlers-Danos syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
Javed Abidi – director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) in India [1]; Abia Akram – disability rights activist from Pakistan; founder of the National Forum of Women with Disabilities in Pakistan; prominent figure in the disability rights movement in the country, as well as in Asia and the Pacific; named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2021
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[4] Local Global Accessibility Awareness Day events sometimes showcase how people with disabilities use the web and digital products using assistive technologies, or assist people creating technology products in taking into consideration the needs of certain disabilities. [3] Global Accessibility Awareness Day launched in May 2012.