TikTok ‘sickfluencers’ are showing followers how to use sunflower lanyards to skip airport queues and gain other benefits if they have disabilities like ADHD and dyslexia.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme is designed as a ‘discreet’ signal for people with ‘non-visible’ conditions to indicate that they need extra support while out in public.
It is currently recognised by more than 300 airports and 31 airlines worldwide, including British Airways, Ryanair and EasyJet.
People can buy the lanyards online for £6 or pick them up for free at some airports. They do not appear to require proof of having a condition, leading to concerns the scheme could
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