Disability is the only minority group that you can join at any time.
An acquired disability is any physical, mental, sensory, or cognitive impairment that develops during a person's lifetime rather than being present at birth.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson’s
Arthritis
ALS/ motor Nerone disease
Spinal cord injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Limb loss (amputation)
Acquired vision or hearing loss including degenerative disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Major depression or anxiety disorders
Acquired cognitive decline
Fatigue
Chronic pain
Autoimmune disease
Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident)
Tremor, seizures or other bodily movements that affect daily life.
Medical error resulting in bodily differences or struggles such as incontinence.
What are invisible disabilities?
A physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not immediately apparent to others, yet significantly limits a person's movements, senses, or daily activities.
*hearing loss, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders etc.
Adjustment to Acquired Disabilities Therapy
The goals of therapy vary depending on your desire to have your disability be a primary focus, how long ago you acquired the disability and your interest in learning about your disability. Therapy can therefore include discussing the impact of your disability on your daily life, adjusting to various physical, mental and emotional challenges and changes, social, work and other relationship related issues and any other areas of your life you feel your disability has impacted.
*Disclaimer: Individuals, couples and families must be cognitively capable of engaging in some level of goal setting, applying what was discussed in session outside of session and retaining or tracking what is being worked on from session to session. If ASL interpreters are needed please work with the therapist to navigate finding and establishing an interpreter for each session.