Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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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.
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Coming out as transgender has been shaped by my blindness
This Pride month, Connor explains the unique challenges of being both blind and transgender.
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Navigating Usher syndrome as a family
Natalie tells us what it was like to be diagnosed with Usher syndrome at 29 years old.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Sense helped rebuild my confidence
As part of our Break the Barrier campaign, we caught up with Pat who attends regular, accessible yoga sessions at Sense TouchBase Pears.
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Breaking barriers every day
Adam helps disabled people break their own barriers every day.
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Sense was waiting in the wings when we needed their support
Sense was waiting to provide help George overcome barriers.
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My life as a deafblind drag king
Max explains how being a deafblind drag king affects their performances.