who use contacts or discreet hearing aids, may not be obviously disabled. People affected may not use mobility aids on some days, or at all, because severity of pain or level of mobility may change from day to day. This may increase stigma, as society may question if they really need mobility aids if they are only using them part of the time. It is known as the suspicion of faking.

Of people with chronic illnesses, 96% have an invisible disability. It is estimated that 1 in 10 Americans live with