Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network, as part of its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
The Sunflower is a symbol for people living with non-visible disabilities to indicate they might need additional support, understanding or time.
With specialist training implemented, the Sunflower will enable the Alexandra Palace team to support visitors to the Park and Palace, building on its work to ensure the ‘People’s Palace’ in north London is accessible to all.
Jack Brooks, Alexandra Palace Head of Visitor Services: “At Ally Pally we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences for all our visitors. We want people who have hidden disabilities, or sensitivities to sensory overload, to feel welcome, safe and have a positive experience. Joining Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is part of our commitment to this goal. We will be looking to use the expertise, training and materials from Sunflower to develop our own knowledge and offer, so that everyone has the best possible visitor experience here.”
Paul White, CEO, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: “Alexandra Palace has a rich history of welcoming people to its grounds, and we are thrilled to welcome it to the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. As awareness of invisible disabilities increases, Ally Pally is utilising the Sunflower training to remove barriers and support its accessibility and disability inclusion. Visitors with invisible disabilities will met with an offer of support and understanding. With beautiful grounds and wide-ranging events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.”
Joining the Sunflower network is part of a range of improvements Alexandra Palace has made in recent years to become more accessible. Discover more here.
Learn more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower by visiting their website, hdsunflower.com
