What percentage of disabilities are hidden?

We know that 80\% of disabled people have hidden impairments. I now refer to myself as one of the ‘4 percent-ers’ – the relatively small proportion of disabled people who use a wheelchair. I am also part of the smaller share (17\%) of disabled people who do not acquire their impairment during their adult working life.

What disabilities are classed as hidden?

Some disabilities don’t have physical signs so we cannot always tell if someone has one. Hidden disabilities include autism, mental health, acquired/traumatic brain injury, sensory processing, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, partial sight and hearing loss.

What conditions are covered under the disability Act?

What counts as disability

• cancer, including skin growths that need removing before they become cancerous.
• a visual impairment – this means you’re certified as blind, severely sight impaired, sight impaired or partially sighted.
• multiple sclerosis.
• an HIV infection – even if you don’t have any symptoms.

Should professions with disabilities hide their identities?

Professionals with disabilities have a myriad of reasons for hiding their identities: They fear teasing or harassment. They worry their relationships with coworkers will change. Many express concerns that their manager might see them as lazy or less capable, and that their career progress will stall as a result.

What percentage of people with disabilities are invisible?

For another 26\%, their disability can be visible or invisible, depending on the circumstances. Someone who has low vision, for example, may only use a cane in unfamiliar places.

What do people with disabilities love to hear?

10 Things Every Person With A Disability Should Hear (All The Time!) Make no mistake –- people with disabilities love to hear good things. Praise, respect, jokes, romantic overtures, bring it on. They can turn a crappy day into an awesome one, but only if the words are uttered.

How many employees with disabilities are keeping their disability status secret?

In the Center for Talent Innovation’s “Disabilities and Inclusion” study, we discovered that a full 30\% of the professional workforce fits the current federal definition of having a disability — and the majority are keeping that status a secret. Only 39\% of employees with disabilities have disclosed to their manager.