Posted on September 22, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Our Second Annual 2009 Honors Banquet and Silent Auction to support the ongoing work of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate. October 18, 2009.
INTRODUCING OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Karyn Buxman, RN, MS. – Karyn is a well-sought-after, extremely successful national speaker. She was the recipient of The Lifetime Achievement Award by The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) in 2005 and is in The Speaker Hall of Fame! Karyn brings her medical expertise, personal life experiences and contagious humor to the stage with style and flair! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see Karyn live at our banquet! http://www.KarynBuxman.com
INTRODUCING OUR MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Rick Crandall – Rick is a DJ for KEZW Radio in Denver, CO. His show, the Breakfast Club is one of the most popular shows on the air. Rick has been honored for his dedication to Denver’s adult community with the Volunteers of America Special Friend Award, The Colorado Broadcasters Association Citizen Of The Year Award twice and The Colorado Broadcasters Association Harry Hoth Award for Public Service. During Rick’s 15-years at KEZW the station has been a finalist for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for Adult Standards station of the year seven times, and has won the award once. Rick was also one of five finalists for the Marconi Award as Personality Of The Year. http://www.Studio1430.com
HONORS AWARD RECIPIENTS: Hear incredible and inspiring stories from individuals and businesses making a difference in their communities for people living with Invisible Disabilities. IDA will be giving out 8 awards: Restaurant Award – Retail Award – Health Care Provider Award – Advocacy Award – Volunteer Award – Perseverance Award – Inspiration Award – Founders Award.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: 5:30 PM – Registration 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Silent Auction 6:30 PM – Dinner & Program A cash bar will be available
TICKETS: $50 per person.
SPONSOR TABLES: Receive recognition for business, cause or family $500+ per table.
LODGING: If you would like to stay the night at the Denver Marriott South, they are offering special discount price of only $89 a night for Banquet Attendee’s!
WE NEED SILENT AUCTION ITEMS: If you have an item you would like to donate (gift certificate, product,etc), please email us!
THIS IS A FRAGRANCE FREE EVENT. Please be considerate of people attending who live with allergies, asthma and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) by not wearing perfume, cologne or other fragranced products.
1) Sending a donation to http://www.InvisibleDisabilities.org/donations.htm 2) Sponsoring a seat or sponsoring a table at the banquet for recognition of your business, cause or in memory of a loved one! 3) Donating a live or silent auction item.
IDA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides encouragement, support and assistance to people who are touched by chronic illness, pain and injury. Please help support our organization by attending this evening of inspiration and hope!
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
Founder and President, Wayne Connell, gives a brief overview of the The Invisible Disabilities Advocate (IDA), IDA’s purpose and impact on the world at the 2008 Honors Awards Banquet.
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate (IDA) is Encouraging, Supporting and Assisting People Touched by Chronic Illness, Pain and Injury Around the World!
*Encouragement Through Our Online Social Network
*Support Through our Website, Booklet, Pamphlets, Newsletters, Resources and Seminars
*Assistance Through Projects such as Our Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign and Programs4People
Wayne Connell is the Founder and President of the organization. Wayne’s inspiration for IDA was his wife, Sherri. She used to sing and dance in musicals, enjoy her career, cheerlead, ride her horse and lift weights. Sherri now struggles daily with the debilitating symptoms of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Late-Chronic Lyme Disease and Toxic Chemical Injury.
Wayne is joined by several business and medical professionals on the Executive and Advisory Boards who have a heart for people living with chronic conditions.
IDA is thankful for the opportunity we have had to touch the lives of hundreds of over a million people living with chronic conditions across the globe, as well as give educational seminars to health groups and corporations.
IDA receives countless emails and letters from friends, family, co-workers, doctors, businesses, foundations, support groups and those living with debilitating conditions, sharing their stories of reconciled relationships, a better understanding and hope amidst the pain.
Won’t you join us in being a beacon in the night to the millions of people who live with debilitating conditions? Partner with IDA by giving a monthly or yearly donation to help us with our expenses. Every gift counts! Simply go to: www.InvisibleDisabilities.org/donations.htm
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
In 2005, Sherri Connell was chosen to receive the very coveted Inspiration Award from Hal O’Leary and the Colorado Rockies.
Sherri was a very active and goal oriented person until she was “stopped in her tracks,” due to disabling chronic illness and pain from Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease. In effort to help friends and family better understand her losses and challenges, Sherri started writing in her journal and making copies for her loved ones.
One day, her husband, Wayne, offered to place her writings on the internet to help explain to those around them how she is no longer able to work and even needs daily help at home, even though she “looked” fine to others.
Much to their surprise, the Connells received countless emails from people around the world stating what Sherri wrote was exactly how they felt and what they had been trying to say to their friends and family.
Wayne took on the challenge and incorporated the website, The Invisible Disabilities Advocate (IDA) into a non-profit organization in 2004. Wayne is joined by several business and medical professionals. IDA now reaches out with pamphlets, booklets, resources, a social network, seminars and more!
Due to the severity of Sherri’s condition, she is not an employee of IDA, nor is she on the Executive Board.
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
Board Member of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate (IDA), Rick Watson, gives a short introduction about the need for the vital work of IDA at the 2008 Honor Awards Banquet.
Rick is also partnering Founder of Remintis Health Group, a business helping those with Alzheimers and cognitive dysfunctions (www.Rementis.com).
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
Former Board Member of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate, Ginger Goins, gives plea regarding Invisible Disabilities, loved ones and understanding at 2008 Honor Awards Banquet.
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
Over the years, many people have asked The Invisible Disabilities Advocate if they qualify for Social Security Disability. Unfortunately, that question is not for us to answer. A person would need to speak to a Social Security Representative and/or file an application. Many factors play into applying for benefits, such as diagnosis, medical records, backing from doctors, failure to work history, individual condition and limitations, ability to perform substantial and/or gainful employment according to SS standardes, etc.
Mr. Davis is regarded as one of our nation’s legal specialists in representing clients who are disabled due to fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome. Mr. Davis has successfully represented Social Security disability clients of all ages throughout the United States. Mr. Davis has won Social Security disability cases in every region of the United States and in approximately 40 states. And Mr. Davis’ extensive experience is evident in the fact that his firm wins chronic pain and fatigue Social Security disability cases over 90% of the time. This success rate is significantly higher than the average disability attorney and more than double the success rate of Social Security claimants who are not represented. Visit his web site which features many wonderful articles on the application process and other FAQ at ScottDavisPC.com.
Seminar and Interview from The National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate does not necessarily endorse information discussed in this interview. Please seek a professional for medical, legal, financial or counseling advice.
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
Stricken with disabling pain and fatigue, which interrupted a promising career as a journalist, Jacqueline L. Jones spent more than 20 years searching for the answers she needed to survive. This determination led her to more than 15 years of extensive research and to improved health. Jones has developed a practical system, based on her experiences, that will teach you how to save time and money in seeking help for a chronic illness.
Jacqueline is the author of Unmasking a Diagnosis: How to Find Help for a Confusing Illness Without Filing for Bankruptcy. BUY IT HERE!Proceeds go to the continued work of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization encouraging, supporting and assisting people touched by chronic illness, pain and injury around the world.
Seminar and Interview from The National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf The Invisible Disabilities Advocate does not necessarily endorse information discussed in this interview. Please seek a professional for medical, legal, financial or counseling advice.
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
What exactly are your rights? How do you figure them out when you are so tired already? Jennifer C. Jaff, Esq. is Founder and Executive Director of Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness. She also has Crohn’s disease. A 1984 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, when her disease disabled her and she turned her skills towards the internet and found a community of chronically ill patients in desperate need of legal advice and help. She started Advocacy for Patients then, when she was too ill to leave her home. Now, she serves patients full-time. She is the Chronic Illness Advocate on RevolutionHealth.com
Jennifer is the author of Know Your Rights: A Handbook for Patients with Chronic Illness.BUY IT HERE!Proceeds go to the continued work of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization encouraging, supporting and assisting people touched by chronic illness, pain and injury around the world.
Seminar and Interview from The National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf The Invisible Disabilities Advocate does not necessarily endorse information discussed in this interview. Please seek a professional for medical, legal, financial or counseling advice.
Posted on September 19, 2009 by invisibledisabilities
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate knows that sometimes finding health insurance coverage for those living with chronic illness, pain or injury can be quite frustrating and confusing.
Jennifer C. Jaff, Esq. is an attorney with 25 of experience who specializes in chronic illness law. Ms. Jaff graduated from Georgetown University Law Center with honors, and was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut before going into private practice. She founded AdvocacyforPatients.org for those with chronic illness in March 2005.
Jennifer is the author of Know Your Rights: A Handbook for Patients with Chronic Illness.BUY IT HERE!Proceeds go to the continued work of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization encouraging, supporting and assisting people touched by chronic illness, pain and injury around the world.
Seminar and Interview from The National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf The Invisible Disabilities Advocate does not necessarily endorse information discussed in this interview. Please seek a professional for medical, legal, financial or counseling advice.
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