Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Ireland

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World Mental Health DayMaking the invisible visible. 🌻Good health must include mental health.The World Health Organisati...
10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day

Making the invisible visible. 🌻

Good health must include mental health.

The World Health Organisation is campaigning for people affected by a humanitarian crisis whose lives have been completely displaced and are experiencing extreme trauma should have access to the mental health support they need.

What we learn in the media, whether it's global issues or concerns closer to home, can have a significant impact on our mental well-being. On a community level, mental health issues might be affecting a neighbour, relative, friend, colleague, or yourself.

Steps to protect your mental health include: being aware of when to take a break from the news, staying connected, being physically active, and maintaining routines. Engage in meaningful and enjoyable activities.

Seek support from healthcare practitioners and recognised mental health groups:

- Samaritans Ireland Call free on 116 123 (open 24/7, 365 days a year)
- PIETA
- Crisis helpline: 1800 247 247. Text HELP to 51444 (open 24/7)

Visit the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website to get your Sunflower card, or you can create your own digital personalised Sunflower card https://bit.ly/4bC86Yi

🎙️ Subscribe to The Sunflower Conversations podcast to learn more about mental health from the Sunflower community: https://bit.ly/373paXZ



🎙️ Learn more about stomas and ostomies from Sunflower wearers on the Sunflower Conversations podcast.* Living with an O...
06/10/2025

🎙️ Learn more about stomas and ostomies from Sunflower wearers on the Sunflower Conversations podcast.

* Living with an Ostomy, with Keely Cat-Wells and Nate Hadlock, United Ostomy Associations of America , https://bit.ly/4gnuPKL

* Bowel cancer, LARS syndrome and stoma with Amanda Strother, https://bit.ly/46l76Yl

* Bowel and lung cancer, stoma and dialysis with Gemma Savory, https://bit.ly/3OzHYUnore


Available on all podcast platforms.


05/10/2025

🌟 📢 NEW The Sunflower Conversations podcast – Ostomy with Nate Hadlock and Keely Cat-Well, UOAA

"I almost never stopped pooping before my ostomy. Now I just empty it and I'm on with my day."

Nate and Keely discuss how ostomies save lives and why we need to break the stigma surrounding them. The perception that young people aren't affected, and the importance of open conversations towards building a more empathetic and accepting society.

This is a powerful and enlightening conversation with United Ostomy Associations of America champions on living life to the fullest.

From swimming and exercise to intimate relationships, hear myth-busting truths about what's possible.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode on The Sunflower Conversation podcast here https://bit.ly/4gnuPKL

Shop I have a stoma Sunflower card https://bit.ly/3UXOt6q

If you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and share. 🌻

World Ostomy DayMaking the invisible visible. 🌻Ostomy is a surgical procedure that alters the way your body eliminates u...
04/10/2025

World Ostomy Day

Making the invisible visible. 🌻

Ostomy is a surgical procedure that alters the way your body eliminates urine or stool due to a malfunction of the urinary or digestive system.

The common myth is that only older people require this surgery, but in reality, that isn't true. Ostomates can and do live full lives, participating in sports, swimming, and enjoying loving relationships.

Causes can include:

- Diverticulitis
- Congenital disabilities
- Cancer
- Bowel obstruction
- Injury
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The Sunflower offers support and confidence, indicating to others that the wearer has a non-visible disability.

There is a great deal to learn about ostomies. Discover more by visiting our website:

- Invisible disabilities index https://bit.ly/4gKAgnd
- The Sunflower Conversations podcast 🎙️ https://bit.ly/4gnuPKL
- I have a stoma and I have an ostomy bag Sunflower cards https://bit.ly/3Ko0JLl



We are proud to work with Ostomy Associations of America to bring greater awareness.



Have you made your minifigure yet? You can customise your own minifigure and give them either a Sunflower lanyard or a S...
03/10/2025

Have you made your minifigure yet? You can customise your own minifigure and give them either a Sunflower lanyard or a Sunflower jumper.

Please send us pictures of your personalised Sunflower minifigure 🧱😀


🌻 Build your own minifigure at a LEGO store near you: https://bit.ly/3ViU1cf


The Sunflower team was thrilled to visit the Google Accessibility Discovery Centre in Dublin's Docklands recently to exp...
01/10/2025

The Sunflower team was thrilled to visit the Google Accessibility Discovery Centre in Dublin's Docklands recently to explore cutting-edge accessibility innovations and learn about Google's commitment to inclusive technology and inclusion.

The centre showcases truly inspiring work that makes technology accessible to everyone.

We love our Google collaboration and are looking forward to continued success and the amazing potential ahead. Here's to an exciting future together in championing accessibility and inclusion! 🌻

Discover more about the Sunflower https://bit.ly/47MXgxo

*📣 NEW Personalised Sunflower card*⠀⠀I am Deaf - https://bit.ly/4mwXtKR I have hearing loss - https://bit.ly/4pLoIUK ⠀Th...
30/09/2025

*📣 NEW Personalised Sunflower card*⠀
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I am Deaf - https://bit.ly/4mwXtKR

I have hearing loss - https://bit.ly/4pLoIUK
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The Sunflower cards are for individuals who wish to inform others about their disability. It is entirely optional and a personal choice.⠀
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Visit the online Hidden Disabilities Sunflower shop link in our bio.⠀
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World Deaf DayMaking the invisible visible. 🌻430 million people across the world live with disabling hearing loss.Hearin...
28/09/2025

World Deaf Day

Making the invisible visible. 🌻

430 million people across the world live with disabling hearing loss.

Hearing loss occurs for different reasons and can lead to feelings of isolation.

But there are ways to include the Deaf community and those who are hard of hearing.

Sign language interpreters play a vital role in ensuring access and participation for the Deaf community. The use of captioning is a simple yet effective solution to ensure that communication is accessible during meetings, concerts, presentations, theatre performances, and many other events.

Simple steps, such as facing the person you are talking to so they can lip-read. Moving to a quieter and well-lit area can also help.

Have a pen and paper handy or use the notes function on your phone to write down what you want to say.

And remember the three Rs: repeat, repeat, rephrase.



We are proud to work with European Federation of Hard of Hearing People to bring greater awareness.



🎙️Subscribe to The Sunflower Conversations podcast to listen to the following episodes:

- Hearing Loss with Lidia Best, EFHOH, https://bit.ly/4grYHpt

- Cochlear implant with Steven Mifsud MBE, https://bit.ly/4mma6Iy

The podcast is available on podcast platforms.




ALT: Green graphic with yellow Sunflowers and a green Sunflower lanyard. Text: World Deaf Day.

Everyone is equal, but we’re not all the same.Did you know we offer Sunflower cards that you can personalise?Simply:- Up...
25/09/2025

Everyone is equal, but we’re not all the same.

Did you know we offer Sunflower cards that you can personalise?

Simply:

- Upload your photo
- Add your name
- Highlight the help you may need with Sunflower icons, like needing to sit, or needing extra time
- Add an emergency contact for peace of mind

And we'll post your personal Sunflower card straight to your door.

Your Sunflower card. Your way.

Find out more on our website https://bit.ly/3JVe0b7

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Have you seen the LEGO® Friends Heartlake City Airport and Plane 42656 set?The set includes a character named Ryan, who ...
24/09/2025

Have you seen the LEGO® Friends Heartlake City Airport and Plane 42656 set?

The set includes a character named Ryan, who wears the Sunflower lanyard and ear defenders. The airport is a busy environment, and this set aims to recreate the hustle, bustle and excitement. From arriving at the airport in a taxi, checking-in, going through security, boarding the plane and baggage reclaim, it is all going on in this fantastic set!

There is fun and importantly representation for all the family in this amazing airport set, which combines disability inclusion with play.



🌻 LEGO® Friends Heartlake City Airport 👉 https://bit.ly/42aCTZl



LEGO

The announcement by President Donald Trump claiming there is a link between Tylenol and autism, and that pregnant women ...
23/09/2025

The announcement by President Donald Trump claiming there is a link between Tylenol and autism, and that pregnant women should stop taking the paracetamol painkiller, has caused incredible worry today among the community.

Adam Harris, chief executive of the autism charity Asiam.ie, said he was “truly horrified” by the remarks, which he believed “seek to bring our community back several decades in terms of an awareness and understanding”.

The charity also stated that "Such remarks are not grounded in credible scientific evidence and risk promoting a deeply medicalised, stigmatising, and ultimately harmful view of Autistic people."

We now have greater awareness about autism, which has contributed to the increase in diagnoses. That is a positive step towards reducing stigma and improving understanding, creating a more inclusive world where all autistic individuals are seen as such and are heard.

Shop: I am autistic Sunflower cards are available from our website: https://bit.ly/3IzlRgX

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We were absolutely delighted to attend the Grant Thornton Ireland Access in Action fairs in Dublin and Cork over two bri...
23/09/2025

We were absolutely delighted to attend the Grant Thornton Ireland Access in Action fairs in Dublin and Cork over two brilliant days! Joining 12 other fantastic organisations, we had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of lovely people and sharing our mission.

The event was uplifting, and we're buzzing with excitement about our continuing collaboration with Grant Thornton.

Here's to more accessibility, awareness, and action ahead! 🌻

Learn more about the Sunflower by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/47MXgxo

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