Making Your Very Own Hidden Disability Pins

In our day-to-day lives, we tend to forget how many Australians are living with some kind of disability. According to the most recent comprehensive statistics provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 5.5 million Australians have a disability as of 2022.

While exact statistics related to hidden disabilities are not measured by the ABS, various estimates suggest that 80 to 90% of Australians with disabilities have hidden disabilities. This means that somewhere between 3.96 million and 4.4 million Australians live with a disability that may not be immediately recognisable. 

This can lead to a range of challenges as people will either a) not recognise the individual has a disability or b) they won’t believe the individual lives with a disability at all.

At Make Badges, we believe in the power of advocacy and visibility, and custom badges and pins can be an effective means for people with hidden disabilities to indicate to others they may need additional support or accommodations.

Signal Hidden Disability For Support at a Glance

The key purpose of hidden disability pins and badges is to signal that you have a hidden disability without having to regularly explain this to those around you. It also allows those who live with a hidden disability to access support in public places.

There are several designs that are used for hidden disabilities, with the most well-known one being that of a sunflower. Whether it comes in the form of a little pin or badge, it’s a simple but effective way to signify to those around you that you may need some extra consideration and support.

With Make Badges, you can create or order custom badges that match how you prefer to represent and inform others of your disability. It provides a simple, quiet way to communicate your needs in public.

Why Wear a Hidden Disability Pin?

Promote Awareness of Invisible Conditions

Wearing a hidden disability pin, whether symbolised by a sunflower or a design of your own preference, provides a gentle reminder to others that you may need patience and understanding. It also helps inform those who specialise in disability support that you may require their assistance.

Reduce Stress in Public Settings

Another benefit of wearing a hidden disability pin is that it can genuinely help reduce the amount of stress you experience in public. Whether you’re travelling, shopping, attending an event, or working, a hidden disability pin badge can help make interactions smoother for you without the need for you to constantly explain your disability to everyone you encounter.

Encourage Inclusivity

By spreading awareness, sunflower pins and other hidden disability badges encourage more inclusivity. By removing the veil on invisible disabilities and keeping others informed, it drives more awareness, acknowledgement, and respect.

Endless Design & Customisation Possibilities for Hidden Disability Badges

Sunflower Pins & Lapel Pins

As the universal symbol of hidden disabilities, a sunflower lapel pin is one of the surest designs that discreetly and powerfully indicates a non-visible disability. You can craft your very own sunflower pin or badge through our custom made badges range.

Hidden Disability Pin Badges

On a broader scale, pin badges make for a solid option in indicating a hidden disability. You can design these to suit wearing them on your person (on a shirt, jacket, or hat) or affixed to a backpack, purse, or other personal item. They’re subtle, sleek, and easy to wear. They offer the perfect option for everyday use.

Further Customisable Options

Choose from a range of sizes and shapes, as well as pin or magnet-fastener badges. With extensive customisable options, you can add your name, information about your disability, and utilise any icons that you feel properly represent your disability and the considerations you need.

Why Shop Hidden Disability Pins with Make Badges?

High-Quality, Long-Lasting Pins

With more than 20 years of expertise in the custom badge-making industry, we know how to manufacture high-quality and durable pins and badges that remain affordable. Whether you order one or 100 pins, each one will be manufactured with care and a commitment to quality.

Discreet, Inclusive Designs

Whatever design you prefer to communicate your hidden disability, we can make it happen. As a business, your sense of comfort and respect is of the utmost importance to us. So, however you want to communicate your needs to the broader community, we’ll ensure you receive the design you truly want.

Fast & Private Shipping

However many pins or badges you want, we always strive to fulfil orders and ship them within a reasonable time frame. In general, orders you make will be fulfilled in-house within 4 business days and will then be shipped directly to you. 

Depending on the pin or badge design you want, you may also be able to request expedited production, which means we’ll fulfil the order in-house within a shorter time frame than 4 business days. Additional information is available on our Shipping and Returns page.

Custom Options & Bulk Orders Available

As we previously touched on, our pins and badges can be extensively customised to the exact design you desire. For products that qualify for custom options, you’ll be able to launch a Design Studio from the product page and craft the design you’d love to see. Designs can easily be adapted for different settings, as well (e.g. schools, workplaces, events, awareness campaigns, etc.)

On each product page, you’ll also see a breakdown of cost-per-badge depending on how many you order. You can order a single badge or as many as 10,000+ and pricing will scale according to the bulk number you’ve opted for. We offer free national delivery on all orders over $100.

Make Badges is committed to improving awareness, advocacy, and accessibility for all. Be sure to browse our extensive range of pins and badge designs, as well as the array of custom solutions that allow you to craft the perfect badge for your needs and preferences.

If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to our FAQ or get in touch with us directly - we’re happy to help you however we can.