Energy limiting condition
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Energy limiting conditions or ELCs is an umbrella term for a range of health conition that significantly limits the person's available energy.
"One in three disabled people has an energy limiting condition yet too often we are identified as 'ill', rather than disabled, or worse, we are suspected of faking our disability or cheating. This means our disability rights, in society and at work, lag far behind."[1] ―Chronic Illness Inclusion project
Energy-limiting chronic illness
Energy-limiting chronic illnesses (ELCIs) are:
"health condition(s) that cause symptoms such as physical fatigue, mental fatigue and pain, which significantly restrict your day-to-day activities"[1]
Signs and symptoms
Disability
Accessibility needs and rights
ME/CFS
Talks and interviews
Reports and notable articles
Notable studies
- 2020, Energy Impairment and Disability Inclusion: Towards an Advocacy Movement for Energy Limiting Chronic Illness.[2] (Book, Full text)
See also
- Disability
- Stigma and discrimination
- Access to benefits
- Fluctuating illness
- Post-exertional malaise
- Pacing
- Glass ceiling effect
Learn more
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Welcome". Chronic Illness Inclusion. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ↑ {{Cite book | title = Energy Impairment and Disability Inclusion: Towards an Advocacy Movement for Energy Limiting Chronic Illness. | first =Catherine|last = Hale | authorlink = Catherine Hale | first2 = Stef | last2 = Benstead | first3 = Jenny | last3 = Lyus | first4 = Evan | last4 = Odell | first5 = Anna | last5 = Ruddock | url=https://chronicillnessinclusion.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/energy-impairment-and-disability-inclusion.pdf | publisher = [[Citizen Network| publisher = Centre for Welfare Reform | date = 2020|isbn=978-1-912712-25-0 }}
