Anyone who feels they may benefit from a little extra patience, time, or understanding in public spaces is welcome to wear a green lanyard.
The Green Lanyard Project is designed for people living with non‑visible conditions, or barriers, but it is not limited to any diagnosis or requirement. If wearing a green lanyard helps you feel more comfortable, supported, or confident while navigating daily life, this program is for you.
Wearing a Green Lanyard is completely optional and entirely personal. It does not require registration, disclosure, or explanation.
Get a Green Lanyard
How to Get Your Green Lanyard
The lanyard simply lets frontline staff, businesses, volunteers, and community members know that you may appreciate calm communication, gentle support, or a bit more time. Some people choose to wear it regularly; others use it only in certain environments, situations, or seasons of life. You decide what feels right.
If you would like a green lanyard, we are happy to provide one at no cost. We can mail you one. Or you can pick one up from participating community partners (such as the Aldershot Village BIA office or the Burlington Public Library – Central Branch) or at select Burlington Downtown businesses. As the program continues to grow, more distribution points will be added across Burlington and beyond!
- We can mail you one. Send your request to or call.....
- Pick one up from participating community partners (such as the Aldershot Village BIA office or the Burlington Public Library – Central Branch) or at select Burlington Downtown businesses. As the program continues to grow, more distribution points will be added across Burlington and beyond!
Our Partners
The businesses in the Burlington Downtown Business Association have enthusiastically embraced this program since its inception as part of the organizations strategic placemaking initiatives.
The Green Lanyard Project was developed in proud partnership with Burlington-based Registered Social Worker & Accredited Family Mediator Stefanie Peachey, founder of Peachey Counselling and Family Support. Thank you Stefanie, we couldn’t have done this without you!
Graphic ID owner Laurel Whalley has been an unwavering supporter of the Green Lanyard Project since before it was launched, helping us select and source high‑quality promotional materials for our team (and our partners!) to make this initiative a success.
The Aldershot Village BIA, led by Executive Director Andrea Dodd, has been an invaluable partner from day one. Their team embraced the Green Lanyard Project as our first community partner, rolling it out to their business members, and opening doors to key community contacts across Burlington to help this initiative grow. A true example of community building at its finest!
The Green Lanyard Project
Kevin and his daughter Kate at Yellow Umbrella Driving School have been exceptional partners in the Green Lanyard Project, introducing it to their instructors, students, and testing agencies, and building “beyond Burlington” connections that are helping the initiative grow at the provincial level.
Yellow Umbrella Driving School Proudly Supports the Green Lanyard Project
Stacey, Tracy, and Christina at the Burlington Food Bank have embraced the Green Lanyard Project with genuine care, bringing it to their staff, volunteers, and the community members who visit the food bank, helping ensure that dignity, patience, and understanding are woven into every interaction.