ALT Barriers to self-identification Many people are unaware that their experience can be described in terms of disablement. For example, a person with a mental health condition or an older person with a physical impairment may not realise the label of disability can apply to them Some may not feel comfortable sharing that they are disabled for fear of discrimination A proportion may see little benefit of self-identifying Others may prefer not to identify with a label that is perceived so negatively by society Stigma, imposter syndrome, and a lack of disability awareness are all barriers to self-identifying with a disability