What Is an Invisible disability? You Don't Look Sick
This invisible illness is characterized by widespread pain and fatigue, often leading to sleep disturbances and cognitive difficulties.
fibromyalgia
All disabilities that affect an individual's ability to work are visible to others.
False. Many disabilities that impact work performance are not visible to others.
How do you know if someone has an invisible disability?
Chances are, you won't know unless they are using assistive equipment such as a walking cane, wheelchair etc. or they have discussed their conditions with you. This makes is very hard for people to explain their disability particularly if it is invisible.
An invisible disability is when a disability is not immediately apparent or is internal in that person's body making it invisible to others.
What is the Employee Assistance Program
Life Solutions. This service is free for you and your entire household! It's also voluntary, strictly confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
It's the term for an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin, causing rashes and lesions.
Lupus
It is not the responsibility of the employer to make the workplace inclusive for employees with invisible disabilities.
False. Employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to create an inclusive workplace
3 ways that people with an invisible disability can be affected?
Depending on the disability, they might have health complications such as chronic fatigue or pain, frequent hospital visits, medications, it may also affect their mental health, mobility, quality of life.
What percentage of Canadians are affected by an invisible disability?
one in five (22%) of the Canadian population over the age of 15, or about 6.2 million individuals, had one or more disabilities. Disabilities related to pain, flexibility, mobility, and mental health were the most common disability types. Among youth (aged 15 to 24 years), mental health-related disabilities were the most prevalent type of disability (8%).
Which resources does Best Buy provide for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
AbilitiCBT’s user-friendly platform makes it convenient to get help when you need it, where you need it.
This invisible illness is marked by chronic inflammation of the airways, making it difficult to breathe.
Asthma
Employees with invisible disabilities do not face stigma or bias in the workplace.
False. Many employees with invisible disabilities face stigma and bias at work.
An employer can terminate an employee due to their invisible disability.
False. Terminating an employee due to their invisible disability is generally illegal under workplace discrimination laws.
Which invisible disability affects a person's ability to regulate their blood sugar levels?
Diabetes, specifically Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, can be considered an invisible disability.
Which Best Buy resource provides access to articles and courses for mental health and wellness?
Wellness Together Canada
National Support
Free access to articles, courses, resources, and counselling across the country. A great public resource in addition to all our employee benefits!
This invisible illness impacts a person's ability to absorb nutrients from food, leading to a range of health problems.
celiac disease
It is the employee's responsibility to educate colleagues and supervisors about their invisible disability.
True. While not an obligation, educating others can help create a more understanding work environment.
Where can you provide ideas or suggestions for Mental health and wellness at Best Buy?
By talking with someone in leadership or adding your ideas to the Wellness wall in the HUB.
4 kinds of invisible disability types
An invisible disability can include, but is not limited to: cognitive impairment and brain injury; the autism spectrum; chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia; d/Deaf and/or hard of hearing; blindness and/or low vision; anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep disorders such as Narcolepsy and many more
Where can you find mental health and wellness resources supplied by Best Buy?
Mental Health & Wellness widget on the Pulse
It's the term for a mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of depression and mania.
bipolar disorder
Employees with invisible disabilities can often perform at the same level as their peers with visible disabilities.
True. With appropriate accommodations and support, employees with invisible disabilities can perform at the same level as their peers.
Pick a number between 1-10
3
What is the most common invisible disability in the world?
Chronic pain, which includes conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
Where can you find more information?
By joining the Mental Health & Wellness Forum on MS Teams