It's a symbol meant to protect and empower thousands of Coloradans, yet most people don't even know it exists.

State of Colorado

Printed on state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards, the Invisible Disabilities symbol has been available since 2022 . It's a small icon that can be voluntarily added to a person's ID to signify they live with a disability that isn't immediately visible such as PTSD, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, or learning disabilities.

Despite its availability, awareness of the symbol remains low. That lack of recognition is exactly why Peter Hancock chose to add the symbol to his Colorado driver's license.

"That's one of the biggest things about invisible disability," Hancock said. "You can look good from the outside. Everything looks great."

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