Lanyards for disabilities.

Strawberry1

I am not sure if I'm writing in the correct section.  Is there anyone around who could help with how people can purchase the sunflower lanyards for proof of invisible disabilities please.  I hope I'm not writing in the wrong section and I hope I'm not bothering anyone. 

Albus_Scope

Heya @Strawberry1!  I bought my lanyard and pin badge from the official Hidden Disabilities Sunflower site.

I really like their pin badges.

Strawberry1

Hello 👋 @Albus_Scope , OK thats useful info . I was thinking of getting on due to colitis but I'm still thinking about it . I don't have flares ups every day obviously but I think it would be handy if I was having a flare . I know they have lots of different cards for different circumstances.  Thank you for your time today.  A real gem 💎. High 5 .

Strawberry1

@Albus_Scope , do you know if the lanyards are expensive and is it easy to do the purchase? Thanks in advance. 

Albus_Scope

No problem at all!  The standard lanyards are £1.02, then another £3.12 for P&P.  I found the site nice and easy to use too.

Strawberry1

I've been looking @Albus_Scope . I just thought I would ask someone in advance before purchasing something and seen as you had one I just thought I would ask . Much appreciated. 

JessieJ

This may help, it is on the Tesco website...

https://www.tesco.com/zones/invisibledisability

OverlyAnxious

I got one for free from a Tesco store a couple of years ago. 

Must admit, I never actually used it as I felt a bit embarrassed about it, just kept it in my pocket to show in case of emergency.

Strawberry1

Thank you @JessieJ much appreciated. Also thank you @OverlyAnxious really appreciate your time and help. 

Albus_Scope

Well, free is an excellent price! 

2oldcodgers

JessieJ said:

This may help, it is on the Tesco website...

https://www.tesco.com/zones/invisibledisability

Well I have just learned something new.
I am and have been a type 1, difficult to control, insulin dependent diabetic for the past 12 years. I never knew that simply because of that illness I have a 'hidden' disability.
The diabetes is one thing that I can control myself without any help although I cant say the same for needing care during the day and night and the lack of mobility due to other issues.

Strawberry1

Bless you @2oldcodgers . Take care. 

Jimm_Alumni

While I think the lanyards are good for people who are worried about possible confrontations/acceptance of having a disability part of me does think more effort needs to be put into ending the mindsets that makes these lanyards a thing in the first place.

I know Scope has done and still do many campaigns such as this one Invisible disabilities, but there's a lot of work to do on changing peoples perceptions and mindset.

johndtay

That scheme is excellent, I use to wear one, but I did not think it’s needed. As my disability is easy to spot,  

WhatThe

Somebody once asked me if I wear mine to feel better..
No, I wear it to inform others.