AIBU in wondering why many people don't have any idea about invisible disabilities?

[KhloeKardashian]

I can so identify with the people on public transport misjudging and the dirty looks. What is wrong with people that they tutt and judge like that.

//www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/adrian-grist/the-trouble-with-looking-healthy_b_4939297.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

Even friends don't seem to get it.

There seems to be a lot of people around with very low IQ when it comes to emotional intelligence I guess and they just can't help it.

[AmberLeaf]

So really, it is statistically unlikely that the seemingly able bodied person you see using an accessible facility is a 'faker

[ChronicChronicles]

Very much agree with Amber.

I don't think it's down to the general public to police these things. Yes, it would be lovely if abuse didn't happen, but people with invisible disabilities shouldn't have to divulge their medical issues upon demand, and often don't have the energy or pain levels to deal with being challenged.

[EthelDorothySusan]

www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/transport-for-london-accessibility-provide-an-invisible-disability-badge-similar-to-the-baby-on-board-badge?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_facebook_mobile&recruiter=87542909

[Smilesandpiles]

Word is spreading about being aware of invisable disabilities. Slowly.

I did smile when I read the sign on the tram that the priority seats were for:

Please give up this seat for:

Pregnant women
The disabled
The elderly
The frail

and underneath were the words:

Please keep in mind not all needs are obvious.

It's only a small thing but it does make me smile every time I see it.

[EthelDorothySusan]

That is great, it all helps.