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Lanyards

Elfilis

Ok I am seeing a lot of things about these lanyard or hidden disability things and I just want to know more about them really. 

Are they just for autism or can they be for multiple mental illnesses? Do you have to prove that you have these illnesses when applying? Or can anyone get them? Do they cost anything? Where would they be most beneficial? But also would wearing one of these lanyard thingies make you more vulnerable to those horrible people who like to take advantage? 

Sorry for the silly questions, I’m just considering getting one myself but I don’t know much about them or how to apply for them. 

Parents
  • Elfilis said:
    Are they just for autism or can they be for multiple mental illnesses?

    They are for any hidden disability so these are all covered.

    You can get them from here I believe: https://hdsunflower.com/uk/  I notice they are priced at £14.40

    To my understanding you don't need a diagnosis - it is all self approved.

    There is quite a lot of info on the site about where to use them but be aware that not everyone knows about them so they will not necessarily pick up that you need special treatment. With luck this will improve with time.

    Elfilis said:
    would wearing one of these lanyard thingies make you more vulnerable to those horrible people who like to take advantage? 

    Essentially it does make you an easy mark so it is often wise to only put it on in places where you need the help, so it will remain in your pocket or bag most of the time.

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  • Elfilis said:
    Are they just for autism or can they be for multiple mental illnesses?

    They are for any hidden disability so these are all covered.

    You can get them from here I believe: https://hdsunflower.com/uk/  I notice they are priced at £14.40

    To my understanding you don't need a diagnosis - it is all self approved.

    There is quite a lot of info on the site about where to use them but be aware that not everyone knows about them so they will not necessarily pick up that you need special treatment. With luck this will improve with time.

    Elfilis said:
    would wearing one of these lanyard thingies make you more vulnerable to those horrible people who like to take advantage? 

    Essentially it does make you an easy mark so it is often wise to only put it on in places where you need the help, so it will remain in your pocket or bag most of the time.

Children
  • in reply to Iain

    Ahh thank you for responding! I will have a look into the website and that now. I suppose these lanyards will be handy for places like airports etc but if I get one I’ll be aware of when I’d wear it! I mean I live by a six form and despite me being older, I’m much shorter so yeah I’d be an easy target for them!