Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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I’m campaigning so that families like mine aren’t forgotten
Claire lives in Cambridgeshire and cares for her son, Hugo. She shares her story and why she believes it’s important that disabled people are represented in the Covid-19 inquiry.
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My experience of sight loss inspires my work as an artist
Fae Kilburn, a visually impaired artist and arts facilitator based in the Midlands talks about her experience of making art with deteriorating vision and challenging preconceived ideas.
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For McKayla, Sense play became a reason to smile and speak
After some bad nursery experiences, it was such a relief for McKayla's mum to find a place where her daughter was comfortable.
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This is why disabled people need more support in the cost of living crisis
New research from Sense shows that nearly a quarter of people with complex disabilities are struggling to heat their homes. It’s time for the government to act.
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Are there limits to the role that charities should play in tackling the cost of living crisis?
Richard, our chief executive, discusses how Sense is making an impact on the cost of living crisis for the people we support and the role that the charity sector should play.
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Black is Beautiful
For Thelma, Black History Month is a reason to celebrate black identity, in all its forms.
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Looking up at Franklyn, never down
Through his climbing sessions, Franklyn has shown everyone the value of looking first at what people can do, not what they can’t.
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Screen readers: life with talking tech
Charlotte talks to us about life with her screen readers, sharing her thoughts on what works, what doesn't and what's worth putting up with.
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None of the cost of living support announced by the government goes far enough for disabled people
First came the announcement about the energy price cap, then came today’s mini-budget. But it's not enough to help disabled people and their families.
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Run For: A challenge to make time for yourself
Janine walked a huge 80 miles for Sense! She tells us about the positive difference this made to her wellbeing, as well as to the futures of other families who could find support from Sense.