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Some disabilities

are hidden

and are not immediately obvious

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lanyard?

Where is it acknowledged?

Making the
invisible visible

A discreet way to indicate that you have a hidden disability

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Not all disabilities are visible – some are hidden and not immediately obvious, such as learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. Living with a hidden disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can be difficult for others to identify, acknowledge or understand the challenges you face.

Be visible when you want to be

Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around you including staff, colleagues and health professionals that you may need additional support, help or a little more time.

Insights

What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?

Posted: September 14, 2020

Categories: Awareness , Videos and podcasts

Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around the wearer including staff, colleagues and health professionals that they need additional support, help or a little more time. Take a minute of your time to watch our video to find out more.

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Share your Sunflower Stories!

Posted: September 14, 2020

Categories: Videos and podcasts , Sunflower Stories

If you would like to share your experience of wearing the Sunflower or would just like to discuss what the Sunflower means to you, we would love to hear from you. Email us at Sunflower Stories. and we will get in touch!

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Pearson becomes the first airport in Canada to offer the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Posted: September 14, 2020

Categories: Awareness , Events

We are delighted that Pearson becomes the first airport in Canada to offer the Sunflower Lanyard Program. Pearson is focused on becoming more inclusive for passengers of all ages and abilities in order to provide a world-

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Sunflower Stories chats to Jessica Logan

Posted: September 09, 2020

Categories: Awareness , Videos and podcasts , Sunflower Stories

In this episode of The Sunflower Stories, we talk to Jessica Logan.

To share your Sunflower story please email: stories@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com

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The Sunflower at university

Posted: August 25, 2020

Categories: Awareness

Off to campus..! With students preparing to head off to university, here is a list of those that acknowledge the Sunflower. If you are a university student with a hidden disability and want to share your experience, please get in touch with us: thesunflowerstories@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com

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Sunflower Stories chats to Chris Harding about how the Sunflower helps him

Posted: August 25, 2020

Categories: Awareness , Videos and podcasts , Sunflower Stories

In this episode of The Sunflower Stories, we talk to Chris Harding. To share your Sunflower story please email: thesunflowerstories@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com

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Sharon recommends Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards Scheme®

This is a wonderful scheme, I have been a carer for people with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, Airports and any crowded situations can be totally overwhelming. When on medication they are more in control but it does wear off and procedures at airports can be lengthy, thank you so much for giving these people a chance again to travel!

Jane recommends Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards Scheme®

I think it is a positive move for both adults and children with hidden disabilities and apparent disadvantages that people take for granted. Brilliant idea.

Donna recommends Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards Scheme®

Excellent idea so other travellers understand Airports can be extremely stressful for autistic people Specially the amount of people along with confusion and noise. I am now able to travel without fear.

Madeleine Hidden Disabilities sunflower lanyard wearer

Wearing one of the sunflower lanyards gave me the confidence to travel unaccompanied, safe in the knowledge that discreet support would be given if needed ....

Barbara recommends Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards Scheme®

A brilliant scheme for people with hidden disabilities.