Our community
Filter
Filter
Results
-
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.
-
“People assume I’m not capable of being a mum because I use a wheelchair and have cerebral palsy – they’re wrong!”
Steph lives in Coventry with her husband Richard and their children Libby and Bertie. Steph is a wheelchair user and has cerebral palsy and, in many ways, challenges misconceptions about what it means to be a mum.
-
How Sense Family Days are bringing joy to children like Leo
There’s something special about walking into a Sense Family Day. Everyone is – if you’ll excuse the pun – having a ball!
-
Care goes both ways: How support is a shared journey
I wanted to share a recent story of how a simple act of kindness can make a big impact. Joe Coffin, who you…
-
Finding Joy, Joe’s Valentine’s story
Joe moved into Sense accommodation in 2002. But Sense has also supported Joe through another major milestone: proposing to his fiance.
-
My Sonny has soared through your support
"It was probably one of the first times we'd had anybody sitting, listening and actually pointing out the things that Sonny was able to do."
-
Representation matters. That’s why I wrote a book where disabled children feel seen
My latest novel is a bold, futuristic adventure story, which reflects on my Northern, working-class, disabled, and neurodivergent experience.
-
Giving back to Sense after four decades of support
Susan's passion for architecture and design led her to an incredible opportunity to be involved in a pioneering Sense project.
-
Supporting Paul through every stage of life
In our 70th anniversary year, Christine reflects on the support that her son, Paul, has received from Sense for over 40 years.
-
Shining a light on Arthur’s achievements
Since finding Sense, Arthur’s mum, Samantha, has learned so much about how to communicate and play with her 3-year-old son.
