Sunflower Lanyard Matters:
"Should people really have to verify they're disabled by wearing a sunflower lanyard?"
Me:
No, but considering some people seem to think my walking stick is a fashion accessory, it doesn't hurt to remind people that they can't diagnose invisible conditions, fractures, dislocations, internal swelling, or any other medical condition with their eyes.
People can be incredibly ignorant. If wearing a Sunflower Lanyard helps remind others that not every disability is visible and encourages a little more patience and respect, then that's no bad thing.
Respect shouldn't have to be earned by proving you're disabled, but until society stops judging people by appearances, anything that helps challenge those assumptions has value.
Sarah Wingfield ❤️
#sunflowerlanyard #dynamicdisabilities
Alt text:
Selfie of a woman with long pastel pink hair wearing pink-tinted glasses and making a peace sign toward the camera. She is wearing a green Sunflower Lanyard around her neck, a colourful beaded bracelet, rings, and a lip piercing. A decorative filter adds glowing stars and sparkles around the image. The background features a beige sofa and red floral wallpaper. White text reading "@KawaiiDollDecora" appears diagonally across the image. The image accompanies a post about invisible disabilities and the Sunflower Lanyard.
