Passing

:For other uses of the words pass or passing, see Pass.

Ability

In the disabled community, Passing describes those with "invisible disabilities" who can pass for able-bodied: for example those with autism, hearing impairments or depression-spectrum illnesses, as compared with those who have facial disfigurements, motor impairments (cerebral palsy) or paraplegia.

Related Topics:
Disabled - Autism - Hearing impairment - Depression - Disfigurement - Cerebral palsy - Paraplegia

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There is a certain amount of rivalry between passing and non-passing groups in the various communities. Disabled persons who can pass are viewed as having advantages that those who don't pass do not have -- less discrimination and public attention. This can lead to a view that they are not "properly disabled." Conversely, in many parts of the world, funding and care is less available for invisible disabilities. For example, Medicare in the U.S. provides much less funding for mental than physical disabilities.

Related Topics:
Medicare - U.S. - Mental - Physical disabilities

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