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Key Takeaways
The Sunflower lanyard scheme is a global accessibility initiative for people with hidden or non-visible disabilities to signal their need for extra support.
Started at Gatwick Airport in 2016, the scheme has now expanded to over 40 countries globally.
The Sunflower lanyard is a simple tool to indicate the wearer has a non-visible disability, prompting others to provide extra care, patience, and understanding.
Over 40,000 individual businesses worldwide recognise and support the Sunflower scheme.
The Sunflower scheme aims to raise awareness of hidden disabilities in society and promote inclusivity and support.
Organisations can provide Sunflower lanyards for free to their customers or purchase them from the scheme's store.
The Sunflower scheme offers training modules for businesses to educate staff on how to support individuals with hidden disabilities.
The scheme is a symbolic gesture that serves as a starting point for organisatio...
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