EOPD Ireland
The national charity for Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease – EOPD Ireland, has joined the Sunflower. EOPD Ireland is a charity set up to help people in the 26 counties of Ireland who live with early onset Parkinson’s. They organise events, information talks and exercise classes. EOPD Ireland connects people at the same life stage so that they do not feel isolated having been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. EOPD Ireland also works to raise awareness, advocate for people living with Parkinson's Disease and also gets involved in research. More information can be found on their website.
Banner Books
With two shops in County Clare, located at The Square, Ennistymon and Frances Street, Kilrush, Banner Books sell new and used books for children and adults, as well as cards and literary gifts. Banner Books accepts donations of books and are happy to pay or give shop credit for antiquarian and unusual books. Banner Books welcomes people with invisible disabilities to both shops, and if any special arrangements are required, invite you to call ahead of the visit.
Ennis Chamber of Commerce
Ennis Chamber of Commerce is Ireland’s first Sunflower-friendly Chamber.
The Chamber of Commerce team have all undertaken training, provided by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to increase their awareness of the barriers that individuals with invisible disabilities can face.
Sunflower lanyards are available for free from the Chamber of Commerce reception to those who want to discreetly indicate to people around them that they have an invisible disability and may need additional support, help or simply a little more time.