Support your employees with Sunflower Extra

Empower employees with non-visible disabilities in a simple, discreet, and impactful way.

 

What is Sunflower Extra?

 

Sunflower Extra is a new, enhanced version of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Card, designed to give people with non-visible disabilities a discreet, personalised way to communicate their support needs, instantly and privately.

With built-in NFC technology, Sunflower Extra opens a secure digital profile when tapped on a phone, showing only the information the wearer chooses to share

No app is required, and the Sunflower user is fully in control.

Why provide Sunflower Extra for employees?

Many employees live with non-visible disabilities, chronic illnesses or conditions that are not immediately apparent. These non-visible disabilities can make daily life and work more challenging.

Providing Sunflower Extra cards to your team is a simple way to:

  • Show leadership in disability inclusion
  • Reduce the need for awkward or repetitive explanations
  • Build trust, loyalty, and a disability-inclusive culture 
  • Enhance workplace wellbeing and accessibility.

Benefits to your employees

Providing Sunflower Extra cards to your team is a simple way to:

  • Offer discreet, real-time support. They can choose what to share and when
  • Employees will no longer need to repeatedly justify the support they need and will give them more privacy
  • They can update or hide their details anytime
  • Employees will feel seen and supported knowing their workplace understands and values them

 

How it works for your business

Step 1: Order in bulk

Buy packs of 10 or 100 cards through our online shop. Each pack comes with a individual coupon codes to share internally.


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Step 2: Receive your coupon codes and resources

Once purchased, you’ll receive:

  • Unique coupon codes your employees can use at checkout
  • A launch poster to display in your workplace
  • A step-by-step guide for employees to order their card
  • A link to our staff FAQ and explainer animation

Step 3: Share with your team

Once purchased, you’ll receive resources to help you launch including:

  • Displaying the internal launch poster
  • Sharing the coupon codes
  • Directing staff to the card order page

Step 4: Employees personalise and order

  • Employees visit our site, choose their card, add personal details, and use the code at checkout.
  • Their card is printed and delivered directly to them, free of charge. 

What’s included in your order

  • NFC-enabled Sunflower Extra Cards (packs of 10 or 100) 
  • Custom coupon codes for free employee checkout 
  • Internal launch poster to help announce the rollout 
  • Staff explainer video and guide
  • Access to FAQs and ongoing support

Card validity and renewal

Access to each Sunflower Extra support page is valid for one year. After that, employees can repurchase access directly or you can choose to provide a new set of coupon codes as part of your ongoing employee support

 

FAQs

FAQs
How do staff use Sunflower Extra?

  1. A Sunflower wearer presents their Sunflower Extra card
  2. The Sunflower wearer taps the card on their phone or one of your team's mobile device
  3. The digital profile page appears, showing the support they may need and any additional information they have chosen to share
  4. Staff can assist the Sunflower wearer easily, using the guidance they ahve provided   

Do we need to download an app?

No app is needed, Sunflower Extra works instantly with most modern smartphones.

Can we scan the card instead of tapping it?

Yes, if a phone isn’t NFC-enabled, the card also features a QR code that can be scanned with a smartphone camera.

Can Sunflower Extra users edit or hide their information?

Yes. Sunflower Extra users control what they share and can update or hide their details at any time.

Is Sunflower Extra GDPR compliant?

Yes. Customers are in full control of the information they present on the card and we have applied additional controls to protect their data.

For instance, the information in the card will not be stored on your systems. If you navigate away from the page after 5 minutes, the content will no longer be accessible to you (unless you rescan the card), and the page contents cannot be shared from one device to another. 

You remain responsible for appropriately handling any data you obtain when scanning a card, as you would be if the wearer gave you the information via any other medium.

How do we let everyone know we support Sunflower Extra?

Sunflower members can easily add their location to our Sunflower Map, allowing the Sunflower community to better assess whether they will be supported when visiting certain places. Members can also can showcase their commitment to inclusivity by displaying a Sunflower at their entrance, on their website, or at customer service points. Additionally, we offer a variety of social media and marketing resources to help these businesses spread the word and promote a more supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.

How do we get involved?

Simply sign up to become a Sunflower-friendly business. We’ll provide guidance and resources to help you implement Sunflower Extra in your workplace.

What should I do if I lose my Sunflower Extra card?

If you’ve lost your Sunflower Extra card, here’s what you should do:

  1. Freeze your card
    • Log in to your Personal Sunflower account and click the dark pink button to freeze your card
    • If you have more than one card, you can choose to freeze all your cards or just the one that is lost
    • If you can’t access your account, contact our Customer Service immediately to report the lost card. You can get in touch by clicking the “Contact Us” button at the top of our website, or find the details in any official correspondence you’ve received

  2. Order a replacement
    • Once you’ve reported the loss, request a replacement card. We may need to verify your identity, so please have your account details, ID, or other relevant information ready
    • A replacement card costs £10 and will be sent to you within five working days.

Ready to support individuals with non-visible disabilities?

Join thousands of organisations worldwide in supporting people with non-visible disabilities.

Empower your customers and colleagues. Make your workplace a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.

 

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