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Sunflower hidden Disability lanyards / cards - Sunflower Extra

overwhelmed & underwhelmed ( O & U )
Sunflower hidden disability lanyards and cards have just got even better!

More and more people are becoming aware of what a sunflower lanyard means - it shows that the person wearing it has a hidden disability and may need extra support.

However, the attached cards have now been improved to include not only a photo and up to five personalised areas where the wearer may need help, but also an ‘NFC’ chip that brings up a whole page of personalised support information when it comes into contact with a smartphone or tablet.

So, if the wearer is in a situation where it may not be practical to explain their needs to someone else, such as a very noisy environment, they can just ask them to tap the card against a phone to bring up information that is unique to the lanyard owner.

When you order a Sunflower Extra lanyard, you create your dedicated, personal support page this is forever linked to the card that is sent to you in the post.
  • in reply to D

    I don't do smart phones.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman
    TheCatWoman said:
    what does full functionality mean

    Sorry, I meant to use the Card to its full potential.  There's no compulsion for the wearer/holder of the card or lanyard to have to do anything - this is just adding capabilities, if you see what I mean?  

    You decide what information you share, and with whom. 

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    The chip can be scanned when you tap a phone to it. It's the same technology as contactless payments, but it takes you to a page on their website which you can personalise with your support needs.

    I only wear my lanyard when I think I'm more likely to struggle. Busy places, new social situations, etc.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    I would rather wear a badge because I find lanyards annoying when they swing from left to right as I walk.

  • in reply to overwhelmed & underwhelmed ( O & U )

    I wasn't planning on getting one, I'd probably end up with the ribbon trying to hang me! But what does this chip do and what does full functionality mean?

  • in reply to Paul

    I have one of the anxiety cards. Even my GP said it's almost impossible to get a diagnosis for anxiety. You don't have to prove anything to get one.

    I'm not comfortable getting an autism one until I've been through assessment and am more certain myself.

  • in reply to Paul

    If you're asking if someone is likely to come back to you for some element of proof, I consider it unlikely, but I'd contact the scheme for clarification.

    The whole lanyard concept has been entrenched with an element of user honesty from the start, and I cannot see that concept having to change.  That is - unless people were maybe attempting to use a card / lanyard for an actual gain rather than some form of assistance.

  • I just registered for this as I'm a PT and am interested in training neurodivergent folks like myself. Thank you for the information. I'm self diagnosed at present but trying to sort out my path to diagnosis, if I can just get past the gatekeeping GP barricade! So frustrating.

    Do you think I would I need a formal diagnosis to be able to register my support needs properly?

  • I quite like this, not really as a form of distributing the personal needs because I don't feel enough people are aware of the sunflower or NFC, but I think it might be useful as a way of informing people about the sunflower. There's potential if people are unaware you can just say "tap your phone to this and you can read about it".

    Also, as a very specialist usage, I tend to keep my lanyard in my coat pocket. This would mean I always have an NFC tag in my coat, and can trigger my smart home automations anytime by tapping my phone to my coat pocket Joy

    I will mention, despite my first paragraph, I have had excellent experience with the sunflower in airports, even internationally. Also a big shout out to Extra motorway services. Extra could do better with the signage (it is very small and was around the corner from the entrance that I noticed it) but they do promote the sunflower and accept dogs which can be vital to mental health. They restrict them in the restaurants which is understandable, but welcome them everywhere else.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    It's electronic.  I'm wary of telling you....

    But you don't HAVE to have a photo, only for full functionality. 

  • Whats an NFC chip?

    You have to have a photo!