Talking Sense blog

People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.

• A magical midsummer evening at TouchBase Pears

  On Tuesday 21st June, Sense TouchBase Pears in Birmingham was transformed into a magical midsummer forest, fit for a royal visit.

• Rising energy costs are costing me my independence and my hobbies

  

  Jade, a wheelchair user, spoke to Sense about her concerns about the rising cost of living.

• Using all our senses to bond as a family

  

  Hear how Sense has helped families find fun and meaningful moments in sensory play!

• My daughter would love to have a job, but there are so many barriers

  

  Teresa is mother to Sian, 26. All Teresa wants is for her daughter to be able to live with friends and work, but that dream is more challenging than it seems.

• NHS healthcare must be more accessible for blind people like me

  

  Julie tells us about her experiences of receiving healthcare from the NHS as a blind person.

• Coming out as transgender has been shaped by my blindness

  

  This Pride month, Connor explains the unique challenges of being both blind and transgender.

• Navigating Usher syndrome as a family

  

  Natalie tells us what it was like to be diagnosed with Usher syndrome at 29 years old.

• We were already underwater in debt – now, we’re drowning

  

  Rhia’s father, Nick, shares how his family’s debt has been getting worse as costs have been rising.   

• How Sense supports people with complex disabilities to explore their sexuality and gender identity

  

  Tracy shares how she and other Sense sexuality and relationships advisers support adults with complex disabilities with their identity.

• What my children have taught me

  

  Ben is a full-time father to six children. We speak to him about the joys and challenges of fatherhood.