Yay, disability pride! Starting each new day doing your best and determined to thrive despite your challenges is definitely something to be proud of.
Disability is NOT a dirty word. People with disabilities are NOT at a disadvantage, they just have a *different* advantage and a different perspective of life! I believe that is part of what makes this world beautiful - that we all see things through our own individually colored lenses.
So whether it's you that is personally living with a disability or you just want to show your love and support for someone who is, this is the keychain for you!
**The featured sunflower bead is textured and made of food grade silcone. Feel free to let this keychain bead double as a fidgit tool - you can squish it, bend it, pick at it, spin it around the cord, or chew on it.**
What do the colors and sunflower represent?
This keychain features the colors of the internationally recognized Disability Pride Flag.
The flag's colors and meanings include:
Red - Physical disability
Yellow - Cognitive and intellectual disability
White - Invisible and undiagnosed disability
Blue - Psychosocial disability
Green - Sensory disability
and the black or dark charcoal gray background color symbolises mourning for victims of disability violence and oppression. The dark also illuminates the rage and protest against the mistreatment of people with disabilities.
This keychain also feautures a sunflower at the bottom. The sunflower is the symbol recognized for representing people living with hidden disabilities and illnesses.
It was introduced to increase the understanding of invisible disabilities, those who are living with something that perhaps has no easily visible or identifiable signs, yet these individuals still face stigma and judgement. This sunflower symbol provides a subtle way to indicate one may need additional support, patience, or accommodations, without having to publicly disclose private health details.
The sunflower represents the inner beauty and strength of those living successfully with challenging and often misunderstood or unbelieved medical conditions. Like following the sun, the sunflower conveys growing toward light and thriving even through adversity.
(hidden disabilities include but certainly are not limited to - chronic pain, diabetes, sensory issues, learning differences, POTS, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, etc.)
This listing is for one disibility pride keychain additionally featuring one food grade silicone sunflower bead.
***Always use caution and supervision with children and small items. Not recommended for use of oral stimming for children or heavy adult oral stimming. Clean with soap and warm water. Discard if the silicone becomes damaged. Do not eat.
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
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One key chain design inspired by the colors from the disibility pride flag and the sunflower symbolizing the recognition of invisible disabilities. Nylon silk cord neatly woven and secured around the varrying beads and pendant. Your keychain will arrive attached to a lobster claw key chain clip with accompanying jump ring. Made with the highest quality materials and workmanship.
If you have any questions, please send me a message and I will gladly help!
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Please note, all artwork and creations are protected intellectual property under copyright law. This is for personal décor use only! Please do not resell, share, or distribute these items beyond personal use. Thank you.
Refunds & Exchanges: keychains are not refundable or eligible for exchange at this time.