When we think of disability, we often associate it with stereotypical signifiers such as wheelchairs, handicap placards, and walking canes. We see these things when we are in public and they communicate to us that the person these things belong to lives with a disability. But, what happens when we don’t see these signifiers

That is exactly what we’re going to get into on this week’s program. Our guest this week is Theresa Rodgers and she lives with three invisible disabilities. They include Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and a MTHFR Gene mutation. She will explain how each of these disabilities impact her in ways that nobody sees, including her work as a writer. Theresa also touches on how society treats those with invisible disabilities as though they are able bodied.

This program was produced and hosted by Jacob Stanton with editing assistance from Denny Daughters and Dominick Trevethan.

Relevant Resources:

Epstein-Barr virus

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

MTHFR Gene mutation

Theresa Rodgers

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