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When invisible disabilities make necessary accommodations look like special treatment

My chronic illness is invisible and people think I'm lazy for using accommodations at work, but I can't function without them.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Conditions that aren't apparent to others can make essential support appear as unfair advantage to those who don't understand the underlying need.

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“Where Are You with Privilege and its acknowledgment?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.