Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine April 2022 | Page 55

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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower organization was incorporated in 2019 , and in these past 3 years , the business launched not only the UK , but also in Australia , New Zealand , Canada , the USA , Holland , Denmark , Belgium , and Ireland . Paul and his team have received an outpouring of messages from Sunflower wearers about the ways this simple item has changed their
“ I decided to dedicate my working life towards implementing the sunflower on a global level .”
Paul White
Paul and daughter Maddie on a flight Sunflower Lanyard being worn lives for the better . Paul ’ s daughter received an anxiety diagnosis and wears the lanyard often , especially when traveling .
Affording Sunflower wearers the opportunity to travel independently and be silently acknowledged as a person with an invisible disability , not only in air travel , but everywhere they decide to visit and work .” In the next 10 years , Paul and his team hope to grow across different nations and cultures .
“ I feel that we are making a difference . By raising awareness of invisible disabilities , we are helping to normalize it and demonstrate that a huge number of people are facing challenges every single day .” Paul continued by saying , “ One aspect I am most proud of is that by promoting the Sunflower and by encouraging businesses to recognize the Sunflower , we are helping to create a culture within organizations where colleagues can feel comfortable to disclose their hidden disability .”
Visit their site at :
www . hiddendisabilitiesstore . com for more information on Sunflower and find out how you can get involved .