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Invisible Disabilities<\/h1>\n

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\nDid you know?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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In 2013, there were an
\nestimated 10 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. with serious mental
\nillness in the past year. This represented 4.2% of all U.S. adults. (NIMH,
\n2013)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Approximately 96% of people who live with an
\nillness have an illness that is invisible (2002 US<\/span><\/b> <\/b>Census Bureau)<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

20.6% of the population, about 54
\nmillion people, have some level of disability (U.S. Department of Commerce,
\n1997)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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You Are NOT Alone!<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Invisable disabilities are not obvious to others. As a consequence, we often face challenges to our integrity, self-esteem, and may even be forced to keep our condition a secret from others. Many of us hear, \u201cbut you look just fine,\u201d when we are mentally and physically struggling.<\/p>\n

Finger Lakes Independence Center\u2019s goal is to offer a safe, welcoming environment where individuals can build a sense of community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are living with an invisible disability, or know someone who does and could benefit from support, then contact Rachel at (607) 272-2433 or Rachel@fliconline.org.<\/p>\n

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Invisible Disabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The term invisible disabilities<\/em> refers\u00a0to symptoms\u00a0such as\u00a0debilitating\u00a0pain, fatigue, dizziness, chronic medical conditions, cognitive\u00a0dysfunctions, brain injuries,\u00a0learning differences and mental health disorders, as well as hearing, speech, and vision impairments<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Group\u2019s Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Invisible Disabilities Support Group is a peer support group with an educational component.<\/span> Participants will have an opportunity to connect with others who share similar challenges and successes in a judgement-free, confidential environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Where Are Meetings?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finger Lakes Independence Center,
<\/strong>215 Fifth St. Ithaca<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Are Meetings?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Meetings are temporarily suspended until further notice.<\/b><\/p>\n

Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Adults living with an invisible disability that are interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n