Direct Access has released a video in support of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Scheme by Hidden Disabilities Store.

The Hidden Disability Sunflower is the most recognised symbol of hidden disabilities worldwide.

Each of the Sunflower scheme’s lanyards, caps, and badges feature a distinct image of a Sunflower, which indicates to others that the wearer has an invisible disability. It allows others to consider this without demanding the wearer share information about their disability directly.

Not only does the Sunflower increase awareness of hidden disabilities for 96% of the worldwide population with disabilities, but it indicates the wearer may need additional support, making the communication of the wearer’s needs to healthcare providers and retail and entertainment workers much more straightforward.

Direct Access, being a Consultancy that employs primarily disabled people, is proud to educate others on the utilities of the Sunflower Lanyard scheme and dreams of seeing the symbol recognised across the world.

Direct Access introduced the first-ever use of the Sunflower Lanyard (as well as the first-ever Changing Places facility in the Middle East) at Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, two years ago.

You can find more information about the Sunflower Lanyard scheme at this link; https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/

But before you do that, check out the video that our access auditing staff produced for Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme as they each offer their personal Sunflower story!