Disability Pride Month works to end stigma, offer support [Video]

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is a month dedicated to celebrating those with disabilities and all they can do in spite of their conditions.

But disabilities are not always visible — so the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program stepped up to make a symbol to help.

“Did you know there are … upwards of 900 invisible challenges that can limit someone’s participation or accessibility,” said Clare Kumar, the regional director for the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.

The sunflower was chosen because it is a subtle way to indicate that a person may need some extra assistance.

For those with invisible disabilities, this can make the world of a difference.

“It’s life-changing. To be able to know that you can go into a space and that you’re going to be met with people who are trained in understanding what the sunflower means, and then we’ll offer assistance. So this …