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The sunflower laynard.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Wikipedia BBC - The Social - Sunflower lanyards - what are they for? HDS - Global                                           Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Wikipedia  So often in my "out and about" content on YouTube, you’ll see me wearing a lanyard that looks like this. People often ask what it's for, and the answer is that it signals I have hidden disabilities. It's been a game-changer for me. Even in Aldi, the cashier slows down, even though I'm with a support worker. While it took me a while to feel comfortable wearing it, the people in my personal life have been supportive—especially when others notice it and help by letting me go to the front of the queue. I'm rarely unsupervised, but the lanyard helps if I get lost, overwhelmed, or need assistance from a stranger. From my understanding, it started in the UK at Gatwick Airport after a passen...