Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - USA 🌻🇺🇸

We’re proud to announce the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in Poland Słonecznik - HD Sunflower in partnership with Fundacja Autistic Adults on Tour, which supports young adults who are not fully independent. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is now helping people with non-visible disabilities across Poland feel more confident and supported—whether they are traveling, shopping, at leisure, or at work.   Chopin Airport, Kraków Airport, and Modlin Airport have already joined the Sunflower program, making air travel more accessible for everyone.   Today, buildings in regional cities across Poland will be illuminated in yellow and green, or display the Sunflower symbol on a green background, showing solidarity and support for individuals with non-visible disabilities.   The official launch event will take place in Warsaw on March 13, 2025, with the participation of: * The Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights * Representatives of PPL S.A. * People with hidden disabilities from Fundacja Autistic Adults on Tour * Accessibility experts and advocacy organizations   Together, we’re working towards a more inclusive and understanding world. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gp7gS3mk 
#BeSeenWithSunflower #SunflowerLanyard #Accessibility #Inclusion #Poland #FundacjaAutisticAdultsOnTour

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s Buffalo and Niagara Falls International Airports. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ggSaXd9q #BeSeenWithSunflower #SunflowerLanyard #HiddenDisabilitiesSunflower

We are thrilled to welcome Atlantic City International Airport as our newest U.S. member to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower!

USA Sunflower highlights 2024 As we wrap up the year, we would like to take a moment to look back on some of our Sunflower highlights from the USA… United Airlines became the first U.S. airline to join the Sunflower. They will be officially launching the Sunflower program in Spring 2025. Sesame Place Philadelphia became the first theme park in the U.S. to join the Sunflower. They will be officially launching the Sunflower program in Spring 2025. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas became the first hotel and business in Las Vegas to embrace and launch the Sunflower for guests and staff. the LEGO Group launched the Sunflower globally, including across the U.S. and U.S. online store. Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter became the first Major League Basketball team in the U.S. to become members of the Sunflower program. They will be launching the Sunflower in 2025. An announcement will be shared across our social media pages once their Sunflower training is complete and they are ready to officially launch! Bradley University and California State University Channel Islands both launched the Sunflower to make their campuses more accessible for people with non-apparent disabilities and conditions. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joined the Sunflower and helped spread Sunflower awareness to their locations around the world. VisitLEX and Visit Quad Cities Business Growth & Service both launched the Sunflower to help make their communities Sunflower friendly for residents and visitors. Many new US airports including Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) - O'Hare & Midway International Airports, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) have launched the Sunflower program this year along with other businesses in all sectors across the country. We will be going into 2025 with a lot of Sunflower momentum from this year and we are so grateful to all of you for your continued support to keep the Sunflower growing! #BeSeenWithSunflower #SunflowerLanyard #HiddenDisabilitiesSunflower #NYE2024 #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #Spoonies

United Airlines is proud to be the first airline in the U.S. to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Launching in Spring 2025, the Sunflower is designed for guests with non-visible disabilities or conditions who may need extra help, understanding or simply a little more time.   Those with a non-apparent disability or condition may choose to wear a Sunflower lanyard, pin, wristband or sticker to make their disability visible to United Airlines employees.    For more information about the Sunflower, visit HDSunflower.com #UnitedAirline #United #HiddenDisabilitiesSunflower #SunflowerLanyard #BeSeenWithSunflower #Accessibility

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 recognized symbol that indicates that the wearer has a non-apparent 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 sweater 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! 
Learn more about the LEGO Group’s implementation of the Sunflower https://lnkd.in/e59uz9gs 
🌻 Discover the new sets or build your own minifigure TODAY at a LEGO store near you https://lnkd.in/eCNRtrVX 🌻 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 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.

Supporting Non-Apparent Disabilities at Work Virtual Summit  Monday 18th November 2024  14:00 – 17:00 GMT  Free event Join us for the Supporting non-apparent disabilities at work summit, a half-day virtual event bringing together UK and US experts in disability inclusion. Learn actionable strategies for creating more inclusive workplaces and supporting employees with non-apparent disabilities. Don't miss this chance to transform your hiring practices and build stronger, more diverse teams! We are delighted to present the topics and our expert speakers.    ADHD & Autism in the workplace  Mike Bedford 🧠🌶️ and Donna Bungard, CPWA will explore how organisations can best support ADHD and autistic candidates through the hiring process and beyond.   Workplace inclusion  Terri-Louise Brown Jenny McLaughlin (she/her) Pippa Sargent and Chantal Boyle will discuss invisible disabilities in the workplace and explore ways employers can make their work environments more inclusive.   Work wellbeing for neurodiverse teams  Elizabeth C. Annette Cmela and Donna Bunguard take a look at how sensory-inclusive environments can bring significant environmental, economic, and social benefits.   🎟️ Register your free place to attend virtually or receive the recording afterwards: https://bit.ly/3CEdduc  Hosted by Indeed and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜 #Recruitment #Employment #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveWorkspace #PurpleTuesday #ThinkAccessibility

We are thrilled to announce Sesame Place Philadelphia as the first theme park in the US to join the Sunflower!

We have exciting news…the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program is growing!🌻 2024 has seen many new businesses and organizations join the Sunflower across the USA and Canada. To match this growth, we have launched Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Canada 🌻🇨🇦 so we can continue to deliver the best country-specific posts to our Sunflower followers. Please head on over and give them a follow. We look forward to seeing the continued growth of the Sunflower in the USA and Canada for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025!

Great interview with Clare Kumar, AuDHD HSP 🌻 , Sunflower Regional Director, Canada! 😊🌻🇨🇦