04/16/2026
Disabled and Here:
Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
May 4, 2026, 11:30 – 1:00 virtual
Not all disabilities are visible.
According to the CDC, about half of the people with disabilities in the U.S, 33 million adults, have an “invisible” or “nonapparent disability” like Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, mental health disabilities, chronic pain, and more. Workers with invisible disabilities are about half as likely (47%) to disclose a disability at work. Additionally, their access needs might be less understood by others (SHRM, 2023).
Join us for a conversation with Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown and Nikyra McCann about the lived experiences of workers with nonapparent disabilities and how to foster neuro-inclusive workplaces.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disabled-and-here-neurodiversity-at-work-tickets-1987359688326?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information, or to request interpretation, translation, or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact RHoyt@CityofMadison.com
This event is hosted by the Disability Resource Group, a City of Madison staff affinity group, and sponsored by the Department of Civil Rights. The Disability Resource Group hosts events through the year that are open to all City staff and members of the public.
