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The Non-Disclosure Dilemma of Invisible Disabilities in Higher Education

University students must proactively disclose their disability to receive legally mandated accommodations like varied learning materials or differentiated assessments. For students with invisible disabilities, disclosure presents a significant dilemma. Research consistently shows that the majority prefer not to disclose their condition, even when it means renouncing legal support and accommodations they're entitled to. This preference has persisted over decades, with disclosure described as "a complicated issue" left to individual student choice. The prevalence of non-disclosure is evident: among 1431 students in reviewed studies, the majority (n = 1274) didn't specify their invisible disability type, preferring to remain undisclosed even in research contexts.

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Updated 2025-08-23

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