What Is a Non-visible Disability?
A non-visible disability is one that the naked eye can't distinquish from other personal traits. But it's important to the disabled person. In fact, everyone should consider it important.
Hearing Loss is a Disability
From the dozens of hidden disabilities I'll start with hearing loss. It affects all ages, from youngest to the oldest in a community.
What you can’t see matters. Not able to hear what is said privately or in public spaces is a disability. Sometimes, the word "deaf" isn’t a flattering one. The rhetorical question, "ARE YOU DEAF?" is an insulting way to ask someone if they understand what you’re talking about.
Resources To Help A Hearing Disability
New Decade for Dolls and Girls
In the digital world, video games outnumber the ways children can interact with their physical environment. There was a time when a girl and her doll were inseparable. It seems that this experience still exists. Head on over to the Americangirl website to see a group of dolls and the learning experiences that's offered. A few years ago, a partnership started with the folks at American Girl to offer hearing disability support.
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