'They're capable of so much': Cork support hub urges firms to employ people with intellectual disabilities

Sandra Egan, who has an intellectual disability, has been working at flower shop Juniper Rose in Midleton thanks to Horizon’s hub in the East Cork town

Sandra Egan works at local florists Juniper Rose in Midleton, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

After decades of unsuccessful job hunting, Sandra Egan, who has an intellectual disability, had all but given up on her dream of ever entering the workforce.

At the age of 53 she has finally achieved what she never thought was possible. Years of rejection had taken a considerable toll on her self-esteem.