How Small Businesses and Nonprofits Can Become More Mindful of Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
Many small businesses, nonprofits, and community enterprises want to prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workplaces. However, when it comes to creating meaningful inclusion for the disability community, those same businesses often miss the mark or simply do not know where to begin. This miss is only intensified when we focus the conversation specifically on those in the disability community who live with “invisible” conditions: disabilities that are not apparent just by looking at someone. When it comes to creating the best workplace for both your employees and your business, nothing could be more central than creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone to thrive. This includes those living (and working) with invisible disabilities. What are invisible disabilities? Invisible disabilities can take a wide range of forms. A few examples include depression, anxiety, diabetes, brain injuries, epilepsy, deafness, PTSD, chronic pain from a car accident, fibromyal