Spread Phenomenon refers to when people without disabilities assume that a PWD also has a lower IQ (Wright, 1983)

Spread Phenomenon

Aesthetic-Sexual Aversion refers to the societal opinion on if a person is “visually pleasing” or not.

Aesthetic-Sexual Aversion

Stigmas specific to those with visible disabilities
- spread phenomenon
- aesthetic-sexual aversion

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People with Visible and Invisible disabilities face differerent stigmas within the employment space that impact ability to obtain, maintain, and perform in jobs due to these stigmas. These stigmas vary across disabilities and personal experiences and impact each employee differently within the employment space, however research has found various overlaps across diagnoses and experiences. 

Employment and Stigma around Visible and Invisible Disabilities

Visible Disabilities and Employment Stigma

People with invisible disabilities often feel that there is a challenge to prove they have a disability. It is suggested that individuals need to defend their diagnoses and prove that it exists. 

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