Keystone-SDA
The interest in sunflower cords intended for travelers with invisible disabilities is large depending on the SBB. Since mid-June, the object has been available in certain stations. SBB intends to take stock in the fall.
(Keystone-ATS) “We are pleasantly surprised by the echo and the request,” a spokesperson for the SBB on Tuesday at the Keystone-ATS news agency. The launch is successful. In general, the theme seems to have taken in Switzerland, to the point that other companies have already expressed their interest.
Since June, the people concerned have received free and without proof the “Hidden Disabilitiies Sunflower” project in 16 CFF travel centers, in the agglomerations of Zurich and Geneva. According to their own indications, SBB are the first Swiss public transport company to support travelers with invisible disabilities.
According to their own indications, SBB are the first Swiss public transport company to support travelers with invisible disabilities.
Sunflowers on a green background
It is a green cord with yellow sunflowers to put around the neck. It is also known as the English name of Sunflower Lanyard and is intended for people with disabilities such as autism, attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, or Parkinson’s disease. He must point out that the person who wears it may need more patience, respect or support, for example when checking tickets.
First, 10,000 cords are available. SBBs have not yet placed a new order, specifies the spokesperson. In autumn, they will make a “detailed assessment” to decide the continuation. The SBB spent 25,000 francs on the purchase of the cords.
Political interventions concerning sunflower cords are pending in the city of Zurich and in the canton of Basel-Ville. They ask to examine whether the “Sunflower-Lanyard” system could be introduced not only to SBB, but also for example in administration or schools.