My Nonprofit Reviews

I cannot imagine a non-ableist argument that would rationalize how this organization has conducted itself around their recent trademarking of the general term "invisible disabilities". Simply by trademarking the term (which I've read they attempted to do once before and were denied, they were really committed to this), they cop-opted countless voices, people who use this term as a part of their identity.

IDA then reportedly used their trademark protection to silence whole groups of people, removing and blocking their access to media (Facebook takedown). And now I'm seeing how their representatives are responding to criticism from individuals in the community - tipping their hand to show an ableist, "we know what's best for you" attitude.

If you're researching IDA here because you're wondering if they are worth donating your time, money, or services to, I would recommend that you keep looking. It seems that IDA does not care about the very people they claim to represent.