08/14/2026
đť Big news for our local families! MHT just joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program!
If youâre a parent of a child with autism, sensory processing differences, ADHD, anxiety, or any other disability that isnât always obvious to others, this oneâs for you.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is now part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network, a program used at airports around the world. Hereâs what that means in plain terms:
đť Your child (or you) can wear a simple green sunflower lanyard that quietly signals to airport staff âI may need a little extra patience, time, or support.â
đť You donât have to explain anything or disclose a diagnosis. The lanyard does the talking.
đť Staff at Sunflower airports get trained to recognize the lanyard and respond with understanding, whether thatâs more time at security, a calmer path through the terminal, or just less pressure in a stressful moment.
đť Itâs free and available right at the airport.
If youâve ever white-knuckled your way through security with a kiddo whoâs overwhelmed, or gotten âthe lookâ from strangers who donât understand why your child is melting down, this is a small tool that can make a real difference.
We dug into what The Sunflower means for traveling families on our podcast, Talk Travel to Me. Give it a listen on our website or on your favorite podcast platform.đ
https://mickeyguru.com/podcast/what-are-the-three-things-you-should-never-do-at-the-airport