10/19/2026
š» Not all disabilities are visible.
One of our SpeechRx patients survived a stroke caused by a C1 fracture and vertebral artery dissection. Although you may not immediately see the effects of his stroke, he continues to navigate very real challenges.
He wears a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard when traveling through airports. The sunflower discreetly signals that the wearer has a non-visible disability and may need a little more time, patience, understanding, or assistance. He has found airport staff to be incredibly accommodating when they see it. š»
Stroke survivors may experience hidden challenges with communication, cognition, memory, processing, fatigue, balance, swallowing, and more.
š» Interested in a Sunflower lanyard? Information and access to the lanyard can be found through the National Aphasia Association at aphasia.orgā .
Recovery isnāt always something you can see. Sometimes a small sunflower can say a whole lot. š
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