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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Approximately one in six people globally
3experience a disability, including neurological, cognitive,
4neurodevelopmental, physical, visual, auditory, sensory,
5respiratory, and processing difficulties; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Not all disabilities are visible, and people
7living with non-visible disabilities often face barriers in
8their everyday lives and may need additional assistance; and
 
9    WHEREAS, People with hidden disabilities may experience
10difficulty asking for and/or articulating their needs, and
11they may face stigmatization and lack of understanding when
12they choose to ask for help; and
 
13    WHEREAS, The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally
14recognized symbol for non-visible disabilities, and people may
15use this symbol, a visible sunflower design on a lanyard,
16card, or silicone wristband, to voluntarily and discreetly
17share that they have a disability and to signify that they may
18need increased aid; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Airports throughout Illinois have begun to
20implement the Sunflower Project, having a disability Sunflower
21decal visible upon entrance, Sunflower wristbands available

 

 

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2wear to signify the airport supports people with hidden
3disabilities; and
 
4    WHEREAS, The Illinois Senate can utilize its position to
5spread awareness of the Sunflower project throughout the
6State; therefore, be it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the week of
9October 20 through October 26, 2024 as Invisible Disabilities
10Week in Illinois; and be it further
 
11    RESOLVED, That we urge State facilities to adopt the
12Sunflower Project, including making Sunflower decals visible
13upon entry, making Sunflower lanyards, wristbands, and/or
14cards available, and educating staff on the meaning and
15desired goal of the Sunflower Project.