A Guide for Everyone

Understanding Disability

Disability comes in many forms — and around 80% of them can't be seen. Explore the visible and non-visible conditions people live with every day, test your awareness, and learn how to be a better ally.

Explore the types

Seeing the ones we can't always see

Around 1 in 6 people worldwide live with a disability. Some are immediately apparent, while many others — chronic conditions, mental health, neurodivergence, and more — are hidden in plain sight. Understanding both helps us build a more inclusive, supportive world.

Visible & Non-visible disabilities

Browse the different types of disability, then explore a curated directory of trusted organisations.

Awareness quiz

Which of the following would you recognise as a disability? Check each one, then see your result.

"Disability is not a brave struggle or 'courage in the face of adversity.' Disability is an art. It's an ingenious way to live."
— Neil Marcus, disability rights advocate