Hidden Disability Sunflower

Here at OP we are now in our second year of Hidden Disability Sunflower (HDS) membership.

It has been fantastic to see so many people who are keen to develop their awareness of how hidden disabilities can impact the lives of those around us. 

We have given out HUNDREDS of HDS items and it is great to see both ākonga and kāimahi wearing the gear. 

If you would like to know more information about what the HDS means and how you can help if you see someone wearing a green sunflower icon, you can watch the seven minute training video here.

Once you have done that, you are welcome to come to Student Success in The Hub to get yourself a supporter item, or email stacey.harris@op.ac.nz and I will get one to you.

I am also happy to deliver lanyards and wristbands to different areas of the Polytechnic so they are within easy reach. 

Also, keep an eye out on Tūhono and Kāpehu to learn more about some of the different conditions that fit under the Hidden Disability umbrella, and feel free to email me if you have an idea for something you would like to see represented in a post, or if you have any questions.