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Flower Power: Shining a Light on Hidden Disabilities
男女操逼视频软件淲hen I first came to Pace, I had a very difficult time getting the accommodations I needed because my disabilities weren男女操逼视频软件檛 visible to the human eye,男女操逼视频软件 recalls Film and Screen Studies student Lucie Belle Flagg 男女操逼视频软件24. 男女操逼视频软件淪o many of my peers with hidden disabilities had also been turned down for accommodations and I realized that this was a serious issue at Pace. With such emphasis on Opportunitas at Pace, we needed to find a way to offer equitable access to such opportunities.男女操逼视频软件
So, Lucie got to work.
In March of 2022, she visited her sister who lives overseas in St Andrews, Scotland. There, Lucie was introduced to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and how it works worldwide to support individuals with hidden disabilities and help raise awareness. The sunflower is a globally recognized symbol for hidden disabilities and wearing one helps wearers to discreetly signal to people around them that they may need additional support or help in public areas.
Hidden disabilities include, but are certainly not limited to, ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, depression, epilepsy, food allergies, diabetes, Crohn男女操逼视频软件檚 disease, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, PoTS, multiple sclerosis, and so much more.
男女操逼视频软件淯nderstanding the power of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower project, I applied for the 男女操逼视频软件 Fellowship男女操逼视频软件攁 fellowship program presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and the 男女操逼视频软件 Campus Network,男女操逼视频软件 she says. 男女操逼视频软件淢y project proposal aimed to provide support to Pace students, staff, and faculty with hidden disabilities by participating in the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.男女操逼视频软件
That summer, Lucie was accepted into the fellowship program and began her fundraising efforts for her project, Hidden Disabilities at Pace, with the aim of providing support for students, staff, and faculty on campus with hidden disabilities. Nearly 30 people from Pace and beyond backed her project, and she was able to collect almost $1,300 to purchase sunflower-themed lanyards which would be shared with the Pace Community.
男女操逼视频软件淲ith the support of Dr. Sue Maxam, we were able to purchase a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower membership and hundreds of lanyards,男女操逼视频软件 Lucie says. 男女操逼视频软件淒r. Maxam and I largely rode solo throughout this process, so seeing people on campus getting involved makes all of the hard work worth it.男女操逼视频软件
男女操逼视频软件淚t男女操逼视频软件檚 key to spread awareness and advocate for inclusivity. You have the power to contribute to a more inclusive and accommodating community.男女操逼视频软件
Through her tireless efforts, 男女操逼视频软件 has become the first university in New York to officially launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, empowering those with hidden disabilities to take up the sunflower icon as a means of representation and self-advocacy. 男女操逼视频软件淎nyone that self-identifies as having a hidden disability should consider getting involved by representing the sunflower on campus and educating their peers about hidden disabilities,男女操逼视频软件 she says.
So, what can you do if you see someone in our community with a sunflower lanyard?
男女操逼视频软件淭he most important piece of advice for supporting people wearing a Sunflower lanyard is to be understanding and patient. Everyone男女操逼视频软件檚 disability is different, so you can男女操逼视频软件檛 make assumptions
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about their needs. It can be tricky to navigate a conversation about the Sunflower in a way that respects one男女操逼视频软件檚 privacy, but doing so can make a huge difference,男女操逼视频软件 explains Lucie. 男女操逼视频软件淚f you notice someone wearing the lanyard who appears to be struggling you can absolutely offer assistance. However, it男女操逼视频软件檚 essential to not insist. Respect their choice to decline help, as some people choose to manage challenges independently.男女操逼视频软件
"Being the first person to receive a sunflower lanyard at Pace is a privilege that I am so grateful for!" says Behavioral Neuroscience student Samara Durgadin '25. "As for my fellow lanyard wearers, I hope wearing the sunflower lanyard helps you feel less alone in your struggles and reminds you that your conditions are real and matter greatly, even if they don男女操逼视频软件檛 show outwardly."
男女操逼视频软件淧ersonally, if someone asks me why I wear my lanyard, I am beyond happy to explain my disabilities. But that男女操逼视频软件檚 not the case for everyone. Don男女操逼视频软件檛 request details unless they choose to share them,男女操逼视频软件 Lucie says, adding that it男女操逼视频软件檚 also very important to be aware of environmental factors. Avoiding crowds, loud noise, or bright lights can help people feel more comfortable and communicate better. 男女操逼视频软件淟astly,男女操逼视频软件 she says 男女操逼视频软件淚t男女操逼视频软件檚 key to spread awareness and advocate for inclusivity. You have the power to contribute to a more inclusive and accommodating community.男女操逼视频软件
"To be able to receive a sunflower lanyard and then see my peers wearing them warms my heart and lets me know I男女操逼视频软件檓 not alone," adds Samara.
Want to pick up a sunflower lanyard of your own? Head to the main security desk at One Pace Plaza. Unlike the process for formal accommodations, picking up a lanyard requires no proof of diagnosis or documentation. You can simply ask a security guard for a lanyard, and they will happily give you one with no questions asked.
If you男女操逼视频软件檙e ready to learn more about Lucie男女操逼视频软件檚 project, follow . To learn more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, check out their .
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