Erlanger, Ky. – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is making travel more accessible 
for passengers with hidden disabilities or conditions. The airport is participating in the Sunflower Lanyard Program, a worldwide initiative which aims to raise awareness and support those who have autism, hearing loss, dementia, PTSD, anxiety, or other conditions which may not be readily visible.
Employees and volunteers at many airports, and other public places, identify the sunflower as a symbol that a person may need additional assistance and patience. At CVG, all airlines, concessions, and TSA personnel have received and will continue to receive information about the program and how they can best offer assistance. Wearing a lanyard does not expedite security or other airport processes. Rather, it allows an individual to voluntarily share that they may need a helping hand, more understanding, or more time.
CVG travelers can request a free sunflower lanyard to be mailed to their residence by emailing [email protected] or by stopping by the information desk on the Baggage Claim level at the airport. CVG is experiencing high passenger volumes this summer and wants to spread awareness and increase utilization of this program.
More than 215 airports across the world participate in the Sunflower Lanyard program, including many CVG has nonstop service to including:
- Seattle, WA (SEA)
- Tampa, FL (TPA)
- Boston (BOS)
- Dallas (DFW)
- Toronto, Canada (YYZ)
- For a list of airports which participate in the program and more information, visit the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website at hdsunflower.com.
