Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Ireland

The Sunflower Conversations podcast - Functional Neurological Disorder and Fibromyalgia with Gabrielle Hine "FND stands for functional neurological disorder. And it is a problem with the brain and the nervous system and how the messages are sent and received in the body. And it's an umbrella term for lots of different symptoms. So, some people may have paralysis, some people may have non-epileptic seizures, they may have trouble with motor skills. So, it's a wide-ranging term for lots of different symptoms, but predominantly to do with the brain and how the nervous system interacts with the body, really. So, it's a bit like if you had a letter and you addressed the letter perfectly, and then the letter, for some reason, ended up in a different household.." Gabrielle shares her life-altering journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and fibromyalgia. Gabby experiences symptoms such as paralysis, non-epileptic seizures and blindness daily. Gabby paints a vivid picture of how these misfired signals within her nervous system have reshaped her life, leading to a cascade of challenges like anxiety and not being able to work. 🎙️🌐 LISTEN to the full episode https://bit.ly/3UBUzJE If you like this podcast please subscribe and share. 🌻 #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #Fibromyalgia #TheSunflowerConversations #Podcast

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. The Queen Beatrix International Airport, located in Oranjestad, the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower! With crystal blue waters and white sand, the island is a tropical dream. Sunflower wearers fortunate enough to visit will be recognised with understanding and kindness by the airport and the concession shops’ staff, who have all received Sunflower training. Learn more about Aruba Airport’s launch and how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower supports #DiversityAndInclusion in aviation: https://bit.ly/3Ca7k7Y Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Nederland #ArubaAirport #Aruba #BeSeenWithSunflower #HiddenDisabilities ALT: Aruba Airport logo. Text: We are super proud to be members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and strive to create a safe and welcoming workplace and airport. Christine Kaarsbaan-Leo, Sustainability & Health Manager

HSBC Singapore is the first bank in Singapore to launch the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. The bank is rolling out the Sunflower training across its branches in Singapore to support colleagues and customers with invisible disabilities. They have also adopted the I Support brand to demonstrate allyship and foster an inclusive work environment for colleagues and accessible branches for customers. The adoption of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower stems from the #AcceptanceMatters campaign, a partnership with Mastercard, St Andrews Autism Centre and Fraser Properties about disability inclusion with a focus on autism acceptance. 🌐Learn more about the launch, the #AcceptanceMatters campaign, and how the Sunflower can support your organisations #DiversityAndInclusion objectives: https://bit.ly/40lUWMd Mastercard St. Andrew's Autism Centre Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - USA 🌻🇺🇸 Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Canada 🌻🇨🇦 Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - UAE Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Nederland ALT: HSBC logo. Text: “At HSBC Singapore, we’re proud to be rolling out the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to support people with hidden disabilities and ensure an inclusive and accessible environment for all.” Ashmita Acharya, Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, HSBC Singapore

A great video by The Shannon Airport Group describing how the new tapitags provide information to Sunflower wearers when they are at the airport. Innovation can provide a gateway to #DisabilityInclusion

The Shannon Airport Group Ireland is the most recent airport to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower! The airport has a customer-first approach to ensure the airport is accessible for everyone because it is committed to supporting passengers who have additional needs and creating a welcoming environment for all. The Sunflower supports the initiatives already in place at Shannon, such as the airport's sensory room. The airport was also awarded Age-Friendly status by the World Health Organisation in 2022. 🌐 Learn more about Shannon Airport’s Sunflower launch watch their informative film about Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: https://bit.ly/3YJWkqY #BeSeenWithSunflower #SunflowerLanyard #ShannonAirport #MakingItEasy ALT: Shannon Airport logo. At Shannon Airport we believe that travel is for everyone, so we are very proud to join Sunflower to assist us in making the travel experience easy and enjoyable for all our customers. Pamela Brooks, Head of Operations, The Shannon Airport Group

Mastercard becomes a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower! Using the strength and power of the globally recognised symbol to promote awareness of invisible disabilities and support their joint campaign, #AcceptanceMatters with HSBC Singapore St Andrew's Autism Centre and Fraser Property Singapore, the Sunflower communicates that the wearer has an invisible disability and may need an offer of support, understanding and kindness. Through a series of films, we are given a window into the lives of autistic individuals living in Singapore and the common misconceptions they encounter. #AcceptanceMatters seeks to reduce judgment and stigma and promote acceptance, understanding, and kindness. Making the invisible visible with the 🌻 🌐 Learn more about the campaign, watch the full video and discover how the Sunflower can support your #DiversityAndInclusion https://bit.ly/40lUWMd Launched with HSBC Singapore St. Andrew's Autism Centre Singapore #Finance #AutismAcceptance #HiddenDisabilitiesSunflower #FinancialInclusion #DisabilityInclusion #Singapore ALT: Mastercard logo. Black and white photo of young girl surrounded by bubbles. She is wearing a green and yellow Sunflower pin badge. Text: Mastercard aims to demonstrate that a world where everyone is accepted is truly priceless.” Julie Nestor, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Asia Pacific, Mastercard.

World Menopause Day Menopause awareness has grown in recent years due to the relentless work of Davina McColl, Dr Louise News Newson Health and other menopause advocates. Now is the time to push awareness to the next level and raise awareness of chemical and surgical menopause and the reasons why it can occur. We are pleased to support the Menstrual Health Project charity and the #MenopauseImpactsAll campaign. The issue with invisible disabilities, like endometriosis and adenomyosis, and the symptoms of menopause is that you cannot see them. Therefore, empathy and understanding are often not there. Get involved with the campaign because menopause not only impacts the individual, but those around them too; family members, colleagues and friends. It's a collective responsibility to understand and support those going through menopause. 🎙️ The Sunflower Conversations podcast 🌻 🎙️ PMDD and Chemical Menopause with Amani Omejer 🎙️ Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr Lousie Newson 🎙️ Perimenopause and Menopause with Fay Durrant 🎧 Listen, share and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/373paXZ ALT: 1. Pink graphic. We understand Menopause Impacts All. 18 Oct to 18 Nov. 2. Woman smiling holding a sign that says: We understand that menopause impacts all. 3. Green graphic with a yellow Sunflower. Making the invisible visible. #WorldMenopauseDay #MenopauseImpactsAll #Endometriosis #Adenomyosis #PMDD #TheSunflowerConversations #Podcast

We are delighted to announce the new Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Canada 🌻🇨🇦 LinkedIn page. The business sector in Canada can now interact directly with our colleagues in Canada to discover how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower supports disability inclusion for its colleagues and customers.

The Sunflower Conversations podcast - Cerebral Palsy with Richard Luke, Scope and Karen Watson, CP Adult Advice UK "So, there’s a lot of work we still need to do, as a society, to utilise the talented people we have in our disabled community, including the cerebral palsy community, because it’s such a waste. We’ve got these brilliant people that can’t get a foothold and help make a difference in our society." Richard Luke, Scope Richard Luke from Scope and Karen Watson from Cerebral Palsy (CP) Adult Advice Service UK joined the podcast to answer questions from the Sunflower community about CP. It is bursting with information from what CP is, to stereotypes and shedding light on the real experience of living with CP and examine the gaps in healthcare, education, and employment. 🎙️🌐 LISTEN to the full episode https://bit.ly/4h1LxPO If you like this podcast please subscribe and share. 🌻 Support: * Cerebral Palsy Foundation Ireland https://bit.ly/3BHd8G0 * In 4 Kids https://bit.ly/3Y1MuPt #CerebralPalsy #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #UniquelyDifferent #TheSunflowerConversations #Podcast #EDI #DEI #EmploymentGap

We invite charities and advocates to present to our team. Over time, we will increase the range of non-visible conditions in our Invisible disabilities index. For World Cerebral Palsy Day, we invited Richard Luke from the charity Scope and Karen Watson from Cerebral Palsy Adult Advice UK to help us learn more about cerebral palsy. We learnt that: 🌻 Cerebral Palsy is lifelong. It is not just a childhood condition 🌻 Cerebral Palsy is a neurological condition that causes physical challenges. 🌻 Early diagnosis and therapy are key to good outcomes 🌻 Globally around 17 million people are living with Cerebral Palsy. There is a stigma around disability which means that young people and adults face barriers to employment and a social life. There are many misconceptions about Cerebral Palsy (CP), but with access to the right support, people living with CP can overcome societal barriers and live the life they choose. 🌐 Support - Cerebral Palsy Ireland: https://bit.ly/3BHd8G0 ALT: A green graphic with a yellow Sunflower. Text: Cerebral Palsy. Globally around 17 million people are living with Cerebral Palsy.