Inklusion Schweiz – For People with Invisible Disabilities
Invisible Does Not Mean Unimportant
Millions of people live with disabilities that cannot be seen: ADHD, autism, chronic pain, depression, anxiety disorders, epilepsy, and many more. In everyday life, they encounter misunderstanding, prejudice, and lack of support. With the project inklusion-schweiz.org, we want to change that.
The Sunflower Lanyard
The Sunflower Lanyard is an internationally recognized symbol for invisible disabilities. Those who wear it signal: "I have a disability that you may not be able to see. Please be understanding if I need a little more time or support." In many countries – from the UK to Australia to Canada – the lanyard is already established. In Switzerland, it is still little known. We want to change that.
Our Goals
- Education: We inform businesses, schools, and the public about invisible disabilities
- Support: We offer affected individuals and their families resources, courses, and networking opportunities
- Inclusive Workplaces: We advise companies on creating barrier-free work environments
- Awareness: We spread the sunflower lanyard in Switzerland and make it a recognized symbol
Why the Humanistic School?
Inclusion is a core value of humanistic education. Every person deserves respect, understanding, and the opportunity to develop their potential – regardless of visible or invisible limitations. With this project, we expand our educational work by an important social dimension.
Get Involved
Visit inklusion-schweiz.org for more information. Companies interested in inclusive workplaces can contact us directly. Together, we create a society where invisible disabilities become visible – and understanding becomes the norm.