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When Disability Isn’t Visible: Challenging the “You Don’t Look Disabled” Mindset

Not all disabilities are visible. Some people live with chronic pain, neurological conditions, cognitive impairments, sensory processing differences, or mental health conditions that may not be immediately noticeable to others. And yet, when they ask for support, accommodations, or understanding, they’re often met with a phrase that can feel invalidating and dismissive: “But you don’t look disabled.”

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