Living with an invisible illness can be difficult for a myriad of reasons, one of which is awareness. Those affected by vestibular disorders know this all too well. The word vestibular is in reference to a system in the inner ear that plays a role in spatial awareness, which relates heavily to balance.
People with balance disorders go through life without a visible sign of their condition, leading many people to misunderstand or even dismiss their symptoms. In addition, because vestibular disorders are invisible, little awareness exists for them.
Luckily, VeDA is fighting for a change. They created Balance Awareness Week in 1997 with the purpose of raising awareness for balance disorders. Next week, from September 19 to 25, VeDA will fundraise, put on events, share resources, and more to raise awareness for balance conditions like vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance.
Balance Awareness Week
Here are some of the events and opportunities being presented this week and ways you can get involved!
- Life Rebalanced Chronicles: Nine patients share their stories throughout six episodes, each of which focuses on a part of the human experience (self, life, mind, body, relationships, and spirit)
- Follow VeDA on Instagram and Facebook
- Participate in the Fiona Flamingo Photo Contest: Download Fiona the Flamingo, decorate your world with her, take a photo, share it on social media using #FionaFlamingo, and share it with VeDA by email at [email protected]
- Fundraise by setting up your own personal campaign page
- Download a toolkit!
- Shop for merchandise
- Learn how to prevent falls in honor of September’s Fall Prevention Month
- Support friends, family members, and others with balance disorders whether that is emotionally, financially, or through raising awareness
Use this form to share how you’re celebrating this week!
