On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December 2024), easyJet and easyJet holidays have become members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network.
The Sunflower symbol that can be found on lanyards, pin badges, or ribbons, allows wearers to discreetly signal that they have a non-visible disability, enabling them to show flight, cabin and ground crews that they may require additional support and understanding throughout the journey.
“We are proud to become an official member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower,” said Wallis Harvey, easyJet’s Accessibility Specialist. “This is one of the many steps we are taking to ensure we are making travel accessible for all by helping our teams with greater awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities and the different ways our customers may need us to support them.”
The official membership has seen easyJet and easyJet holidays provide Hidden Disabilities Sunflower training to its teams across Europe and North Africa on how to support customers bearing the Sunflower symbol.
“We are thrilled that easyJet has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower,” commented Paul White, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower’s CEO. “easyJet crew across Europe now formally recognise Sunflower wearers after taking our training and greet them with added consideration and an offer of support to ensure their journey is positive. The Sunflower removes barriers and provides access for individuals with non-visible disabilities – turning flying into an enjoyable and repeated experience. It brings the world closer and opens opportunities for new experiences and adventure through travel.”
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