Whether your invisible disability is sight loss, not being able to stand for long periods of time or needing urgent access to toilet facilities, you can discreetly highlight the type of support you need on your personalized Sunflower card. You have space to add up to five icons on the back of the card but you only need to add the icons which are useful to you - you can add five or just one!
Our free Sunflower icons poster provides an overview of all the icons — download it here.
The icons
I have accessibility needs
Please ask me what they are
I may need more time
Please be patient and keep calm - I may need more time to complete an action or to communicate with you
I cannot stand for long periods of time
I may need a place to rest, especially if I am in a queue
I may need a place to sit down and rest
Stairs/ramps are a barrier to me
Is there an accessible route?
I may need urgent access to the closest toilet facility
Please assist me without questioning
I have a caregiver/personal assistant
They provide support and will need to accompany me
I have an assistance dog
Please give me space
I need your help to keep social distance
I need a quiet/safe place
Is there a safe/quiet space I can use?
I am sensitive to sound
Is there a quiet time or a quiet space?
I am sensitive to light
Is there a time or space where the lights are dimmed?
I am sensitive to smell
I am sensitive to smoke
I may need help lifting or carrying
Do not touch me
Physical touch can cause distress and pain
I have sight loss
I have limited vision and may find access to visual information or
judging distance a barrier
I require large print
I use braille
I have a hearing impairment
Face me, speak clearly
but don’t shout and if necessary,
write your message down
I sign
I use assistive listening
I use audio description
I have a food allergy
I have a hidden disability