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.
We'd love to find out how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower supports those who wear it. Share a photo, video or simply tell us where you have last used it. Use the hashtag #WearTheSunflower to share your experience #SunflowerStories
From 24 July face coverings will be mandatory in all shops in England. The Government's guidelines include exemptions for certain conditions and hidden disabilities. Our poster helps raise awareness of these exemptions and is available for free to print and hang in your shop to show your support to Sunflower wearers who are face covering exempt.
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.
