The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a voluntary way of sharing that you have a disability or condition. It informs others that it might not be apparent, but you may need a helping hand, patiences, or more.
Not all disabilities and conditions are visible. Many have conditions that might not be apparent to others. Whether it be temporary, situational, or permanent. For instance, maybe someone has a hearing condition, recovering from surgeries, illness, cognitive, arthritis, pain, etc. The list goes on.
A person wears the Sunflower Lanyard and/or personlized card to let trained personnel know that they might need extra help, understanding, just more time.
The cards have text and up to five icons (see list above) that tells another person if you are a person in need of help, caregiver or a person that can help. See cards
Businesses, organizations and people that are part of the network, help support people living with non-visible disabilities. By joining the network they are raising awareness and being properly trained to help those looking for a helping hand. Creating a more inclusive, understanding society and space.
Businesses and different secetors from all over the world have joined the network. From retail, health care, travel, transportation, including over 200 airports. Find an airline or airport in the Sunflower network.
The Sunflower Movement's goal is to move to a society where people understand that offering help, understanding and kindness makes a difference to the daily experiences of someone with a hidden disability.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network is a global inclusive network of businesses and people who are ready to help. On the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website, you can search for places that support people with invisible disabilities and conditions. You can use their planner to plan "days out" knowing you are in a space where you can receive a lending and caring hand. Search now.
Denver International Airport particpants
While at the Denver International Aiport (DIA), travelers, travel care companions, and care partners wearing the lanyard/card can discreetly signals that they or a member in their group have an invisible disability and may need additional support.
The staff wearing the sunflower button signals that the staff member has received training in the program. If you do not have a Sunflower Lanyard. DIA has made them avaiable for travelers, travel care companions, and care partners. Just apporach any of their volunteers in a purple vest and black hat or at one of their customer service infomation booths. If you need assistance, speak to a customer service agent at any of the information booths, marked with a sunflower decal. See more on the DIA Accessibility Website
The Sunflower Conversations podcast is a conversation that explores hidden disabilities through the lens of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
The podcast is a space to share experiences. Giving a voice to experiences, empowering others and encouraging more people to support people with invisible disabilities.
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