invisible social barriers

- Disability is often most persistent due to societal attitudes and structures, not physical or mental challenges.
- Invisible social barriers can be more obstructive than physical accessibility issues.
- Society's response varies between visible and invisible disabilities, often leading to patronizing treatment of those with visible differences.
- Despite progress in policy and awareness, fundamental attitudes and prejudices remain resistant to change.
- The true barriers are attitudinal, rooted in stereotypes and assumptions, rather than physical obstacles.