Released on = August 25, 2007, 9:18 pm

Press Release Author = Lisa Copen, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week

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Press Release Summary = Many people who live with a chronic illness may feel like
their education or career is over upon a diagnosis. It doesn't have to be. Free
online workshops during Invisible Illness Week provide professional assistance and
advice.

Press Release Body = Many people who live with a chronic illness may feel like their
education or career is over upon a diagnosis. It doesn't have to be. National
Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week, September 10-16, 2007, is featuring three
of twenty free online chat workshops at http://www.invisibleillness.com that
specifically address one's education and career. Nearly one in two people live with
chronic illness, so it impacts both careers and education of millions of people.

"Going Back to School When You Have a Chronic Illness" is being presented by Lynn C.
Royster, Ph.D., Director of the Chronic Illness Initiative at DePaul University's
School for New Learning. Royster is the founder of this unique program designed to
help chronically ill students obtain a college education. Students even have the
option to earn an undergraduate degree without ever visiting campus.

"Don't Be Invisible: Workplace Success with Invisible Chronic Illness" is a workshop
led by Rosalind Joffe, Founder of CIcoach.com and keepworkinggirlfriend.com. Joffe,
a nationally recognized expert, has been heard on National ABC Radio, Boston
Business Radio and Heathtalk.com. She also has over thirty years of personal
experience living with auto immune chronic illnesses, including multiple sclerosis,
bringing a distinctive service to those who wish to keep working.

"Building a Business Vision While Honoring and Accommodating Your Health" is the
topic of Trish Robichaud, Maximum Life Coach and founder of changingpaces.com who
also lives with multiple sclerosis. Trish shares, "As a coach, my passion in life is
to motivate and empower people to unleash their full potential. My goal is to help
them define and achieve their maximum life in spite of a chronic health condition
that challenges them on a daily basis."

Workshops are free chat sessions, Sept 10-14, 2007. See dates and times at
http://www.invisibleillness.com. Guests will present for about forty minutes and
then accept questions from attendees. Transcripts will be available in October. Many
guests are donating free items or services.

National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week was founded in 2002 by Lisa Copen,
author of "Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend." It is
held annually in September and is sponsored by HopeKeepers Magazine and Rest
Ministries, Inc.

The 2007 theme is "Invisible Illness is a roller coaster. Help a friend hold on!"
T-shirts, silicone bracelets and more awareness items are available. Chronique
Couture, a company that has stylish items such as whimsical walker bags or sharps
containers, is an additional sponsor for 2007.


Web Site = http://www.invisibleillness.com

Contact Details = Lisa Copen
858-486-4685
http://www.invisibleillness.com
PO Box 502928, San Diego, CA 92150
lisa[at]invisibleillness.com