Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex needs and all things Sense.
Filter
Filter
Results
-
Creating access for DeafBlind Druids like me
Max shares how finding Druidry helped them feel at home. They are now helping break down barriers through campaigning and advocacy, including their newly published book.
-
12-year-old friends take on 250-mile cycling challenge
Iris and Esmae are taking on a grueling challenge to fundraise in honour of Iris’s sister, Mia, who has cerebral palsy and is blind, to give back to the charity that has supported their family for more than 15 years.
-
Working as a Deafblind Man: Joe’s story
Joe shares his passion for volunteering behind the TouchBase reception front desk and the assistive tech he uses to make it possible.
-
Why play is one of the best ways to get children moving
Ella, who runs active play opportunities at Sense Hub Loughborough, shares her top tips on making play enjoyable, meaningful and inclusive.
-
Supreme Court ruling is “a major blow to the rights of disabled people”
The UK Supreme Court issued a landmark judgment that could significantly change how the law protects disabled people.
-
What does the Milburn Review mean for disabled people with complex needs?
Evan looks at what the Milburn Review into youth unemployment means for disabled people with complex needs.
-
What the Timms Review must set out to achieve
James, our chief executive, shares what we want the Timms Review to set out to achieve.
-
Responding to the SEND reforms
Read our response to the government's consultation on SEND reforms.
-
More than just a bike ride
Our Rotherham day centres attend our Cycling sessions. This blog shares what challenges they overcame and the amazing stories that came out of it.
-
‘I was a basketball world champion as a teenager, but not allowed to do GCSE PE’
Siobhan's childhood experiences have spurred her on to become a Sense ambassador and a campaigner for SEND reform.
