The Importance of raising awarness for Hidden Disablities
Hidden disabilities are often missed when people are out and about in public and out shopping. Myself and others that I know have found it hard to even shop sometimes and finding it hard to ask a member of staff at the local supermarket for help in finding an item. But it seems that Sainbury's has kicked off a new 'movement' with sunflower lanyards, I wonder if the Co op and ASDA etc will take notice and do the same. It seems certain Tesco stores here in the UK have acknowledged it. Unfortunately not the ones near me.
The Headway.org.uk website mentioned by google said "“Passengers who have a hidden condition or disability, including acquired brain injury, can use a sunflower lanyard to indicate to staff that they may require additional assistance. “The sunflower lanyard is a simple yet discreet way to enable staff at airports to identify those who may need extra support.”
Sainsbury's own website also mentions "Sainsbury’s has announced the extension
of a new trial to help enhance the shopping experience for customers
with hidden disabilities."
I myself have just got one so hopefully will try it out.
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