Lanyards for disabilities.
Strawberry1
Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,911 Championing
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.
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Heya @Strawberry1! I bought my lanyard and pin badge from the official Hidden Disabilities Sunflower site.
I really like their pin badges.
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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 .1
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@Albus_Scope , do you know if the lanyards are expensive and is it easy to do the purchase? Thanks in advance.0
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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. 0
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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.0
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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.4 -
Thank you @JessieJ much appreciated. Also thank you @OverlyAnxious really appreciate your time and help.1
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Well, free is an excellent price!2
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Well I have just learned something new.JessieJ said:
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.1 -
Bless you @2oldcodgers . Take care.0
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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.2 -
That scheme is excellent, I use to wear one, but I did not think it’s needed. As my disability is easy to spot,1
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Somebody once asked me if I wear mine to feel better..
No, I wear it to inform others.
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