Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Creating Thrive, an arts and music festival for people with complex disabilities
At Sense, we believe that no one should be left out of life. That’s why we’ve created Thrive, a festival with disabled people’s needs and desires at its very centre.
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Four ways to celebrate Halloween with children with complex disabilities
Every child deserves to be able to celebrate Halloween. No matter what their needs are, no child should be left out of life – and that includes holidays!
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I’m campaigning so that families like mine aren’t forgotten
Claire lives in Cambridgeshire and cares for her son, Hugo. She shares her story and why she believes it’s important that disabled people are represented in the Covid-19 inquiry.
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My experience of sight loss inspires my work as an artist
Fae Kilburn, a visually impaired artist and arts facilitator based in the Midlands talks about her experience of making art with deteriorating vision and challenging preconceived ideas.
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For McKayla, Sense play became a reason to smile and speak
After some bad nursery experiences, it was such a relief for McKayla's mum to find a place where her daughter was comfortable.
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This is why disabled people need more support in the cost of living crisis
New research from Sense shows that nearly a quarter of people with complex disabilities are struggling to heat their homes. It’s time for the government to act.
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Are there limits to the role that charities should play in tackling the cost of living crisis?
Richard, our chief executive, discusses how Sense is making an impact on the cost of living crisis for the people we support and the role that the charity sector should play.
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Black is Beautiful
For Thelma, Black History Month is a reason to celebrate black identity, in all its forms.
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Looking up at Franklyn, never down
Through his climbing sessions, Franklyn has shown everyone the value of looking first at what people can do, not what they can’t.
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Screen readers: life with talking tech
Charlotte talks to us about life with her screen readers, sharing her thoughts on what works, what doesn't and what's worth putting up with.