King's College London has adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to support and raise awareness of those living with a non-visible disability. People can choose to wear a lanyard bearing a Sunflower as a subtle way of letting others know that they have a non-visible disability and may require additional support, assistance or a bit more time.
King’s has five campuses in London along with its Cornwall Service Centre, where students, staff and visitors can access Sunflower lanyards from reception points. Staff at all locations have been offered hidden disabilities training to recognise and support Sunflower wearers to feel more confident when on campus.
Joining the Sunflower is an important part of a broader programme to increase awareness of disability inclusion at King's. They are on a journey to ensure its staff and students have the support they need to succeed, which is one more critical step towards its goal of inclusion.
Professor Richard Trembath, King’s Senior Vice President (Health & Life Sciences) and Executive Director of King’s Health Partners - Senior Sponsor for Disability Inclusion, said:
“This is an important opportunity to raise awareness of unseen disabilities, engage in learning conversations and create a more inclusive King's culture.”
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