Sense | For people with complex disabilities

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About Sense

We’re Sense, the national disability charity. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.

Our work helps thousands of people with complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfil their potential.

Latest blog posts

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New research: 1.6 million people with complex disabilities in the UK

Today, Sense is publishing some new research on how many people there are with complex disabilities in the UK.

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Kevin’s plan for the perfect cuppa

Making a cup of tea takes a bit of extra planning when you’re blind. Kevin talks us through his process.

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Foundations for a full life

Angela reflects on how early support from Sense provided a foundation for Elliot to build a full and happy life.

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Complex disabilities in the UK

For the first time, figures and forecasts for the number of people with complex disabilities.

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Leave a gift in your Will

With a gift in your Will to Sense, you can bring joy to the lives of deafblind and disabled children.

Sign language

This page explains the basics of sign language, including how it works, who uses it and how to learn it.