The Invisible Disabilities Advocate is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that reaches around the world to people touched by chronic illness, pain, injury and disabilities. Founder and President, Wayne Connell, is joined by several business and medical professionals on the Executive and Advisory Boards of IDA, disease support organizations and volunteers who desire to spread IDA's message of hope and understanding.

IDA offers encouragement, support and assistance to tens of thousands of people each month who living with debilitating conditions, as well as their loved ones, through their website, articles, literature, projects and seminars. IDA's popular 50+ page booklet, But You LOOK Good! is an invaluable resource for people living with chronic conditions. The booklet provides friends, family and co-workers with useful tips on "what to say" and "what not to say" in order to be a source of compassion and support.

IDA also offers special projects such as their Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign and Programs4People, as well as an online social network called, My Invisible Disabilities Community. In addition, IDA presents informative, educational seminars to foundations, businesses, hospitals and support groups.

Mr. Connell's inspiration for the organization is his wife, Sherri, who led a very active life of singing and dancing in musicals, acting in commercials, modeling in fashion shows, working to put herself through college and riding her horse. Sherri obtained two Bachelor Degrees and a Minor in Musical Theater. However, due to Multiple Sclerosis, Lyme Disease and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Sherri now struggles to take a shower, get a meal or go to a doctor's appointment.

Because of people like Sherri, Wayne and the IDA board Members strive to reach millions of others challenged by chronic and debilitating conditions through The Invisible Disabilities Advocate® .