Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Thanks to Sense Sign School, my toddler can sign more words than she can say
Alex explains how she and her children Leo and Arabella have all been using Sense Sign School to learn some basic British Sign Language.
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How to learn BSL: top tips for learning sign language
For Sign Language Week 2023, find out all about how, where and why to learn BSL.
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Handing in our cost of living crisis petition at 10 Downing Street
Yesterday, 7 March 2023, we went to Downing Street to hand in our cost of living petition.
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Myth busting: are the top cost saving tips accessible?
For many disabled households, the cost-saving measures that might work for most people don’t work. Steven Morris shares his research.
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When something is labelled as being for disabled children, the price doubles
Lowri's daughter Mia has Rett syndrome. She spoke to Sense about what it’s like to face extra costs when you’re raising a disabled child.
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Streaming with Sense siblings brought Inara friends and adventure
Inara, age 9, joins us to talk board games, online adventures and new friends.
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Sharing magic moments with other siblings like me
Angel has been at siblings sessions for over a year, gaming, dancing and just hanging out.
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How to apply for PIP: top tips for making an application
Zoe Bates runs the employment and benefits support service at Sense. In this blog, she explains how to apply for PIP, and everything you should know about the process.
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We should all be free to express ourselves through art
Tanya, our new Artistic Director for the Sense visual arts programme, discusses creative process, disability and her ambitions for our collaboration.
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Play sessions open up the world for children with complex disabilities
Laura is a play leader at TouchBase Pears, Sense’s centre in Birmingham. She explains why play is so important to the children we support.