The St. John’s International Airport Authority is launching two new offerings to mark National AccessAbility Week.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool says the authority for passengers to voluntarily share the presence of a disability condition that may not be immediately apparent but may result in the person requiring extra assistance.

In the coming weeks, lanyards, pins and badges will be available at airline check-in counters, the Visitor information Centre, and the Security Operations Centre. Items can also be mailed to passengers in advance of their travel.

The airport has also installed several inductive hearing loops to assist passengers with hearing aids. The loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is broadcast directly to hearing aids with a T-coil and assists in louder environments. The first phase of installation included airline check-in counters and the Visitor Information Centre.

CEO Dennis Hogan says National AccessAbility Week demonstrates their commitment to ensuring all passengers have access to safe, efficient, and equitable air travel.