One in every four professionals has at least one disability, including invisible disabilities such as chronic illnesses and mental health conditions, but it is difficult to see two that are willing to disclose to their managers due to stigma and discrimination.
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was adopted in 2008 and aims to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities and promote their inclusion in society. Nigeria has also enacted the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018.
Employers can support individuals with invisible disabilities by seeking to understand the disability, adapting the workplace to accommodate the individual’s needs, and creating a culture of awareness and understanding among coworkers.
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