Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine July 2023 | Page 21

and visual aid necessities , and other essentials . Equipment is delivered directly to cruise ship staterooms at Port Everglades , hotels , attractions , or the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center .
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ( FLL ) offers guests with hidden disabilities a discreet way to request help or extra time while traveling through the airport . By wearing lanyards and pins displaying the sunflower – the symbol now recognized worldwide to raise awareness about hidden disabilities – airport employees are alerted that consideration and assistance is needed . FLL airport guests can opt into the voluntary program in advance of travel dates by requesting a lanyard or pin to be worn by both disabled persons and caretakers by emailing ContactFLL @ broward . org . The airport also offers AIRA , a visual interpreting service that provides live , on-demand access to visual information for vision impaired travelers .
Greater Fort Lauderdale proudly hosted the Deaf Seniors of America 2023 Conference in June at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel . The conference provided more than 1,000 deaf senior citizens the chance to connect , learn and explore the area with guided tours .
As Florida ’ s most diverse and inclusive destination , Greater Fort Lauderdale welcomes everyone to a vibrant community that ’ s filled with both tropical beauty and cosmopolitan delights , home to golden beaches , endless waterways , sophisticated luxuries and unexpected adventures . Plan your trip and learn more about Greater Fort Lauderdale ’ s accessibility offerings at : VisitLauderdale . com / Accessibility .
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