Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Giving Martin the keys to open up his world
Anxiety kept Martin from stepping outside of his home for over a decade. When he came to Sense, Martin’s team reignited his zest for life.
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Why an open culture is the key to good safeguarding
Here are some of the ways that we make sure we’re getting safeguarding right at Sense.
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What the autumn statement means for disabled people
After today’s statement by the chancellor about taxes and spending, Georgina – who leads on research for Sense – breaks down what it might mean for you if you’re disabled.
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I just want to give my daughter the best life, without worrying about rising bills
Yvette is a full-time carer to her daughter Rosey, 24. In a new short film, Yvette told Sense about how the cost of living crisis is impacting her life with her daughter.
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Social media helped me find pride in my invisible disability
Alice Ella, a nominee for Influencer of the Year at the Sense Awards 2022, explains how social media helped her feel less alone.
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CHARGE syndrome left us isolated, then it opened a new world
When Thomas was diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome, his parents were plunged into an uncertain isolation. Mum, Caroline, remembers the incredible relief of finding…
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Sense Arts receives landmark Arts Council funding as a new National Portfolio Organisation
We are delighted that Sense Arts has received NPO status from the Arts Council. A first for Sense Arts and a first for social care!
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A spooky sensory Halloween party at TouchBase Pears
At Sense TouchBase Pears, we brought together Sense services from across the Midlands to celebrate Halloween in spooky style.
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Creating Thrive, an arts and music festival for people with complex disabilities
At Sense, we believe that no one should be left out of life. That’s why we’ve created Thrive, a festival with disabled people’s needs and desires at its very centre.
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Four ways to celebrate Halloween with children with complex disabilities
Every child deserves to be able to celebrate Halloween. No matter what their needs are, no child should be left out of life – and that includes holidays!