Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜

As part of its initiative 'We All Meet the World Differently', Dubai Airports launched the Sunflower a year ago to deliver an inclusive and seamless travel experience for all People of Determination (POD) with hidden disabilities, “Our success in this endeavour is a result of collaborative efforts with our strategic partners in the airport community, including government entities, airlines and service partners, to deliver a seamless experience for all our guests from kerb to boarding gate.” Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports From collaborating with strategic partners to coordinating a comprehensive communication programme, how did such a large, global airport coordinate the implementation of the Sunflower? We speak to Fatma Taher, Government Agenda Manager - Accessibility & Inclusivity Programme Lead at Dubai Airports, which owns and manages the operation and development of Dubai International (DXB), the world's number one airport for international passenger traffic. Read the article here https://bit.ly/4c9xVj3 ALT: 1. Photo of boy in red t-shirt wearing the Sunflower receiving support queuing for security. There is a big digital image of the Sunflower. Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Nederland Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 🌻🇺🇸🇨🇦 - North America Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Ireland Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - UAE Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Mauritius Solsikkeprogrammet #InclusiveTravel #SunflowerInitiative #DubaiAirports #AccessibilityMatters #PeopleOfDetermination #SeamlessJourney #CollaborativeSuccess #DXBInclusivity #TravelForAll #WearTheSunflower #BeSeenWithSunflower #Dubai

🎙️🌟 The Sunflower Conversations podcast are expanding globally! We aim to share the lived experiences of Sunflower wears worldwide. Which is why are thrilled to unveil the new Australia and New Zealand Sunflower Conversations Podcast series! Join our host Peta Hooke, a passionate disability advocate as we explore the experiences of people with invisible disabilities and what the Sunflower means to them 🌻 The series is being released monthly so subscribe to the channel to hear more https://bit.ly/373paXZ ALT: A green graphic. Text: the Sunflower Conversations podcasts. An image of a microphone. #TheSunflowerConversations #Podcast Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand

We are delighted to welcome Dublin Business School as the newest member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network in Ireland. The globally recognised Sunflower, a symbol for non-visible disabilities, has been adopted to support individuals with non-visible disabilities and ensure that the learning environment is accessible for all so they can achieve their full potential. Students from around the world attend DBS to study, and the Sunflower removes the language barrier and provides an instantly recognisable queue to indicate the wearer might need an offer of support, empathy and understanding. #DublinBusinessSchool #HiddenDisabilities #SunflowerLanyard #DiverstiyAndInclusion #BeSeenWithSunflower ALT: DBS logo. Text: “I am delighted to launch our membership with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to help create a more inclusive, understanding DBS for students & staff” Tim Bicknell, President of DBS

We are delighted to announce that easyJet and easyJet holidays have officially joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to further support passengers with non-visible disabilities. It is part of the many steps the airline and holiday companies are taking to make travel accessible for all, improving the customer experience and helping ensure a seamless Sunflower-friendly travel experience while on their journey. The aviation industry continues to prove that making travel disability-inclusive welcomes customers and ensures they are repeat flyers. #BeSeenWithSunflower #HiddenDisabilities #AccessibleTravel #DiversityAndInclusion #EasyJet ALT: easyJet logo. Text: "We’re proud to be members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to drive forward our commitment to make travel accessible for all." Wallis Harvey, Accessibility Specialist

#PurpleSockDay A single act of disability inclusion awareness. 🌐🧦 Learn more about the movement https://bit.ly/43gWOV7 ALT: Photo of 6 pairs of legs and feet. Two are wearing purple striped socks, and the others are wearing purple socks. #IDPWD #IDPD #PurpleSocks

Today marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A global movement placing the rights and inclusion of disabled people at the centre of its objectives. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces. The Sunflower network of organisations demonstrates a positive move towards achieving this goal by committing to training their people to recognise and support Sunflower wearers, whether they are employees, visitors or customers. Increasingly, employers are beginning to create safe and equitable workplaces where employees can thrive and enjoy fulfilling careers. Knowledge is a valuable ingredient to success, and as such, disabled employees should rightfully be part of decision-making, reflecting diverse views and experiences. The Sunflower is a symbol that represents non-visible disabilities and is a powerful tool to gain acknowledgement and acceptance. Discover the resources available to help your business become Sunflower friendly and support #DiversityAndInclusion. #IDPWD #MakingTheInvisibleVisible Film description: A young lady sits in front of a film camera and describes what the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower looks like, it is a green lanyard with sunflowers covering it.

🌟Exciting News Bulletin!🌟 We are thrilled to announce the first toys to feature the official Sunflower in the world famous iconic brand, LEGO® Friends, LEGO® Icons, and LEGO® DUPLO to promote inclusion. The Sunflower is a globally recognised symbol that indicates that the wearer has a non-visible disability. As well as these awesome sets, all LEGO Minifigure Factories now also offer fans the opportunity to create their own minifigure and choose whether to wear a Sunflower lanyard with an ID card or a jumper with the Sunflower on. This groundbreaking move towards representation signifies a significant stride towards fostering conversations about disability worldwide through play and creation. Join us in celebrating this milestone for inclusivity with the LEGO brand! 🌻 The LEGO Friends and Icons sets will be available 1 January 2025 🌻 The LEGO DUPLO set arrives in stores June 2025 #AD #BuildInclusion #BuildSunflowerInclusion #LEGOplay #WearTheSunflower #SunflowerLanyard #DiversityAndInclusion the LEGO Group Film description: Martin, Sophie and Nikolaj are Sunflower wearers and they are in the LEGO store talking about the importance of representation in toys of disability. And how the new Sunflower wearing minifigures and LEGO sets will help to foster understanding and reduce judgment.

The Sunflower Conversations podcast - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Amy Kelly, Crohn's & Colitis Ireland "23% of people have said that they haven't told their employer about their condition. And the reason being for that is fear, they might be new to the role. They don't want it to affect them going for any work opportunities. But that fear of what will this mean for me, definitely comes up for people." Amy explained that inflammatory bowel disease is an autoimmune disease and how it differs from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Amy walks us through what the symptoms are and shares some interesting statistics about the impacts of IBD on patients. 🌐🎙️ LISTEN to the full The Sunflower Conversations podcast episode https://bit.ly/4bIX970 If you like the podcast, please subscribe and share. 🌻 #TheSunflowerConversations #Podcast #IBD #IBDAwareness #Crohns #CrohnsDiesase #Colitis #CrohnsAndColitisAwareness Crohn's & Colitis UK

Purple Socks have been created to raise awareness for disability inclusion. To celebrate The International Day of Disabled People on 03 December you can purchase & tag #PurpleSockDay to help to raise positive awareness for disability inclusion. 40% of profits from Purple Sock Day sales will be donated to BASE to specifically support disabled entrepreneurs. The remaining profits will be used to support other entrepreneurship ventures and re-invested into growing Purple Sock Day and Parallel Windsor. 🌐🧦 Shop https://bit.ly/489lkuv ALT: A photo with two pairs of stripey socks. Text: 3rd December International Day of Disabled People #PurpleSockDay #IDPD #IDPWD #PurpleSockDay

On Monday 9 December, Clifford Chance's premier event for the legal sector will discuss the importance of allyship and how we can improve inclusive environments together. Celia Chartres-Aris (née Hensman) is the esteemed host for the evening and will be joined by panellists to share insights and experiences. Nina Goswami FRSA, head of inclusion UK at Clifford Chance "By practising allyship and embracing the Sunflower we could see more talent attracted to the legal profession. This collective allyship would demonstrate how we are working towards a more inclusive culture across the legal sector, where everyone feels seen, supported and valued." If you are in the legal sector, register for your tickets now. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eG8qdR8W #IDPWD #DisabilityHistoryMonth