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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. 

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  • Hi  , it took me from June when I was diagnosed to November when I started to tell people for me to discover A - Z Hidden Disabilities | Hidden Disabilities.  I was like you and didn't know much about them even though I have 4 hidden disabilities as well as autism.  I now wear a lanyard at work, have a sunflower badge on my bag and have a wristband. Bought all from Amazon as I need things ASAP.  The lanyard is recognised in airports, on public transport, in shops etc and just simply says to people "hey I may need more time / patience ".  

    Also the website gives loads of useful tips and links to different apps that can help you in life - eg i've downloaded an app, that's like Trainline for booking train tickets but you can also say what you will need on the journey (like a chaperone).  There's a little box you can tick so I guess train staff will know you need help without having to make it obvious.   

  • in reply to Amadeus

    Ahh ok thank you for the link. I will have a look at it! Yeah I have multiple hidden disabilities as well. I’ve seen the ready made sunflower cards on Amazon but I thought the personalised ones I could say what I specifically have and use icons for what I may need. But the thing is I don’t want to have a pic of myself lol! Would I have to have a pic of myself or could I have a random pic haha! Also would I have to have the sunflower print lanyard with the card itself or could I have another lanyard but still have the sunflower card attached if that made sense? 

  • in reply to Elfilis

    Guess it's up to you.  The lanyard comes with a card that you can write on.  And there's the chance to upgrade to a personalised card for which you'd need the photo.  Thinking about it I didn't upgrade as I wanted the lanyard for my pass at work and wear the wristband when I'm out, outside of work.  So yes you can mix and match

  • in reply to Amadeus

    Ahh ok fair enough! I suppose the personalised one will be more ideal with my many disabilities that are hidden but omg the photo! I am so camera shy Relaxed️ 

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