Support for disabled children and young people

Your child is amazing. Let’s see and celebrate all their fabulous qualities and unique strengths, together.

We have lots of free opportunities for disabled children to try new things, learn skills and make friends.

We run specialised activities, holidays and play sessions and provide expert advice to support your disabled child every step of the way.

“Now, I feel very confident. We don’t see Verity’s disability as a barrier anymore. Sense has helped us smash through that.”
Sarah, Verity’s Mum

Why Sense?

Over 70 years, we’ve built extensive knowledge and expertise in supporting deafblind people and disabled people with complex needs.

We want everyone to enjoy the same life experiences, no matter how many barriers they might face.

We’ve worked across education, social care and health sectors to bring you the best advice and support for you and your child.

Services for disabled children

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MSI specialists

Our MSI teachers (QTMSI) and practitioners offer advice and support for Deafblind/Multi-Sensory Impaired children and young people up to 25.

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Early intervention

Our free play service helps disabled children up to 8 years old and their families communicate, develop and connect.

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Online sessions for families of disabled children

We know it’s not always easy to attend sessions in person, so our virtual service brings the fun to you!

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Sense College

An independent specialist college for disabled people aged 16-25 with complex needs, including deafblindness.

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Activities for disabled people

Arts, sports and wellbeing are vital for everybody. With Sense’s accessible activities, you can build confidence, keep fit and express yourself your way.

Art for disabled people

Our sessions empower disabled people to express themselves through art, music and dance in a fully accessible environment.

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Sport and physical activities

Whether you’re an aspiring boxer or a chilled-out yogi, we’ve got something for everyone.

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For parents

We’ve compiled these helpful resources with practical information for parents of disabled children.

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Other sources of support for your child

Sometimes our experience or services aren’t suitable. When this happens, we recommend these organisations.

Support from Sense

Sense is here to support disabled people with complex needs to feel connected and included. From the first weeks of life and through the major milestones of adulthood, we want to ensure disabled people and their families are supported to live fully at every stage of life. If you need more information and advice about the services we provide, you can find out more here.

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