CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares his journey so far in forming a global symbol for those with hidden disabilities.

CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares the origin and growth of the Sunflower initiative, which started in 2016 at Gatwick Airport to support people with non-visible disabilities. Paul shares how the Sunflower lanyard has helped individuals, including a mother traveling with her son and a man with dementia who regained his independence. The conversation delves into why the program operates as a for-profit business, supporting inclusion and accessibility worldwide, and the impact it makes on both customers and employees. He also touches on the importance of creating sunflower-friendly environments and the cultural nuances of implementing the program globally.

BIO

CEO, Paul White, is a passionate and dedicated advocate for disability rights, driving real change as the global CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. With an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, accessibility and championing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Paul has a genuine desire to ensure that the wearers of the Sunflower receive the patience, care and understanding they may need throughout their day from whoever they meet, wherever they may travel.

CHAPTERS

00:06:34 Origins of The Sunflower

00:12:40 Is The Sunflower a charity organisation, why or why not?

00:17:27 The Sunflower and Pride

00:19:15 How The Sunflower can help employees

00:23:15 How corporations can use The Sunflower in the workplace

00:25:24 Language and Hidden Disabilities

00:31:02 Sunflower-friendly environments around the world

00:35:00 How companies can become allies of hidden disabilities + the purple pound

00:41:33 Where to find out more about Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

LINKS

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Website

Bayley House, Australia

European Pride Organization Association

The Purple Pound

HDSunflower training video

Zayed Higher

European Pride Organisers Association

Ep. 27 - The Undeniable Value of Neurodiversity - with Theo Smith

Ep. 44 - The Need for Clear Language around Neurodiversity - with Judy Singer

Ep. 49 - The Language of Neurodiversity - with Pasha Marlowe

IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)

Gatwick Airport - Wiki

The Purple Pound logo - This is Me Agency

Sunflower logo - HDSunflower.com

Suflower lanyards - HDSunflower.com

Sunflower

Hamilton Airport image - Hamilton Airport/HDSunflower

HDSunflower countries video - HDSunflower.com

Sunflower Manufacturing images - HDSunflower

HDSunflower training video - HDSunflower.com

Air Canada images - Air Canada

Metrolinx HD Sunflower image - HDSunflower

Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight images - Google Maps

Air Canada footage - Air Canada

Other images and video - Canva

Learn more about and follow Paul:

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Youtube

Twitter

LinkedIn

Website

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CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi

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