Tweed-New Haven Airport to launch sunflower program for hidden disabilities
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People with hidden disabilities will soon be offered a sunflower-marked item to signal their need for additional assistance at Tweed-New Haven Airport.
The 'Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program' is set to begin on March 1, airport officials announced Tuesday.
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The program will offer free sunflower-marked items- like stickers, pins, or lanyards- to travelers who have disabilities non-visible or immediately apparent to most others. The 'invisible' disabilities may be physical, mental or neurological conditions.
The airport hopes the sunflower-marked items- which can be picked up at the ticket counter- will signal to others that they may need additional support, understanding, or time as they travel.
'Whether someone requires more time to navigate the airport or requires discrete assistance, this program will ensure their needs are met with care and consideration,' said Michael Jones, CEO of The New HVN, in a statement.
'At HVN, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional passenger experience, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program enhances our commitment to inclusivity. It ensures that every passenger, regardless of their individual needs, feels welcomed and supported throughout their journey,' Jones continued.
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