The Boise Airport has announced the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, aimed at improving the travel experience for people with hidden disabilities. The initiative provides lanyards embellished with sunflowers to passengers who might need additional time, patience or assistance while traveling due to an unseen disability.
“There are no eligibility requirements to request or wear a Sunflower lanyard. Hidden disabilities can include autism, dementia, low vision, epilepsy and many more. By wearing the lanyard, passengers discreetly communicate that they may benefit from extra support. Airport staff have been trained on the program and will wear sunflower pins indicating they are available to help.” according to the press release.
Over 300 airports in the United States already offer the sunflower program, and about half of the Boise Airport’s nonstop destinations are included in that list. Airports in our region that participate include Salt Lake City, Seattle, Portland and Idaho Falls.
The Sunflower lanyard reflects the commitment from the City of Boise and Boise Airport to accessibility and inclusion, supporting the vision of a city for everyone.
Lanyards can be picked up in person in the Administration Office on the third floor of the Boise Airport and at City Hall in the Office of Community Engagement, or can be mailed by request at https://www.cityofboise.org/sunflower.
