The Sunflower is a globally recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities (also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities). It has one simple purpose - you can choose to wear a Sunflower lanyard, badge or wristband, when it suits you, to let people around you know that you, or someone with you, has a non-visible disability and may need a helping hand, understanding, or just more time.Just because you can't see them, doesn't mean they're not there Not all disabilities are visible – some are not immediately obvious. They include autism, chronic pain, and learning difficulties as well as mental health conditions, mobility, speech impairments, and sensory loss such as speech, sight loss, hearing loss, or deafness. They also include respiratory conditions as well as chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic pain, and sleep disorders. Although you may not be able to see these invisible impairments and conditions, they're still there.People living with these often face barriers in their daily lives including a lack of understanding and negative attitudes. So some individuals choose to wear the Sunflower to discreetly identify that they may have access needs in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.