Non-apparent disabilities, also known as invisible, hidden, or unapparent disabilities, are conditions that may not be immediately visible, recognizable, or consistently apparent. They may also be referred to as invisible, non-visible or hidden disabilities. Some examples of non apparent disabilities are but not limited to: hearing loss, chronic illness, mental health disabilities, cognitive disabilities, intellectual disabilities or neurodivergence. Some non apparent disabilities are also “dynamic disabilities” which means the severity, symptoms, or access needs of their disability can change or vary over time.
Glossary Term