Hidden Disabilities Services
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard
LGA provides Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards to support travelers with non-visible disabilities, including autism, PTSD, hearing loss, and chronic conditions. The lanyard serves as a discreet signal to airport staff that you may require extra assistance, patience, or time while navigating the airport.
Lanyards are free and available at the following locations:
Terminal A Information Center in arrivals:
- 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET
Terminal B Guest Experience desk:
- 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Terminal B Information Center Level 1:
- 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET
Terminal C Information Center Arrivals:
- 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET
A lanyard can also be mailed to you. To request a Sunflower Lanyard in advance of your trip, please fill out this form. opens in a new tab
Requests must be sent at least 14 days before travel. Lanyards can only be mailed to domestic locations. We cannot guarantee that the lanyard will arrive in time for your trip.
Passengers should continue to coordinate with their airlines or TSA Cares opens in a new tab for pre-travel questions and accommodation arrangements.
Need accessibility assistance at LGA?
LGA provides a variety of accessibility services to ensure a comfortable and accessible experience throughout our terminals. If you need mobility assistance or help navigating between gates, terminals, or security, we recommend arranging support in advance with your airline.
A space for sensory needs and hidden disabilities
Sensory Places
Sensory spaces are designed to create a quiet, low‑stimulation setting for travelers who may find the airport environment overwhelming. These spaces support neurodivergent individuals, those with sensory sensitivities, and anyone in need of a peaceful break.
There is a sensory room located in Terminal C opens in a new tab, post-security on level 3. To access the sensory room, you may find any Delta agent in the terminal. Delta Red Coat agents are stationed near the sensory room and throughout Terminal C.
Sensory bags
We are proud to offer sensory bags in Terminal B to help travelers with sensory needs. These sensory bags include noise-cancelling headphones, fidget-tools, sunglasses, and visual cue cards and communication aids. Sensory bags are available daily from 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET at the following locations: