Talking Sense blog

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

• We had a sensational time at our Mad Hatter-themed Tea Party in aid of Sense

  Julia is a Sense charity shop manager in Billericay. Here, she tells us all about how she organised the shop’s successful Alice in Wonderland-themed Sensational Tea Party – and how you can plan one, too!

• Even before costs started rising, families like ours were struggling

  

  Nakita is mum to 11-year old Nayan, who has a learning disability and limited speech. She spoke to Sense about the impact the cost of living crisis.

• The cost of living crisis is affecting my whole family’s mental health

  

  Firdush, whose son Saihan is autistic, told us how the cost of living crisis is causing worry and stress for everyone in the family.

• Putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do at Sense

  

  Our chief executive Richard Kramer explains his plans to embed wellbeing at the heart of Sense’s organisational culture. 

• Three reasons why life costs more when you’re disabled

  

  Sense’s Campaigns officer Steven Morris explains why, even before the cost of living crisis, disabled people were paying more for essentials.

• Sensory tennis, it’s a match for Lin

  

  Lin explains why sensory tennis sessions help her enjoy the sport she loves in a completely accessible way.

• 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.