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Sunflower lanyards/cards

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Do you use one? 

I was pondering yesterday whether I should get one. I'm happy enough to wear a mask but I do struggle with the arrows and lines all over the floor in a lot of shops, especially if people are having a free for all. 

I'm awaiting diagnosis so haven't openly told people I am autistic (as I suppose I still may not be...) and my husband pointed out that I may be asked about it if people I know see me out and about and ask me about it.

I'm not sure what I think about that...

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  • Yes, use the sunflower lanyard. You can get them tesco and sainsburys all you have to do is ask for one at customer services.

    there is no one gate keeping them so you do not have to show evidence. The lanyard is not a medical exemption but indicates to shop worker that you may need assistance. this can make going through the checkout in the supermarket easier as staff will understand that you do not necessarily want to talk and go slower at the checkout to allow you time to bag your shopping up.

    I have been physically assaulted and verbally abused when using one myself because i was wearing a mask and the lanyard. despite mine having both a card for autism, sensory processing disorder, adhd and BAM with a radar key attached some people thought it was okay to come up to me a pull it off from around my neck smashing my face into the trolley. highly recommend getting one with a brake away for that reason.      

  • in reply to Blue

    That is awful, why are people so horrible?! I just don't even want to go out. 

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