Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Braille readers, from text to touch
The ability to translate digital text into braille has some exciting implications for inclusivity.
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Overcoming the loneliness of siblingship
Jahnavi was excited to become an older sister, but when Kashav was born with complex disabilities she realised their relationship would be different.
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Sense Holidays – for Mylo, it was Disneyland
Ruth talks to us about how her little boy’s Sense Holiday benefited him – and the rest of the family.
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Covid inquiry: a chance to change
Richard our CEO, tells us what needs to be included in the forthcoming Covid-19 inquiry.
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Deaf identity and film
Seeing different identities in the media isn’t just about representation, but self-identity too.
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Why water is the key to happiness for my son
Urvashi Parekh explains how water plays a critical role in her disabled son Yashil’s life, both in helping to manage his condition and to give him joy.
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Help us call for disabled people to be heard in the Covid-19 Inquiry
You can act now to support our campaign for the Government to include disabled people in the Covid-19 Inquiry. Our Campaigns Manager Lizzie explains how.
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Understanding my influence as a mother
Sense trustee, Sue, has dedicated herself to supporting families all over the world – all while being a fantastic mum at home.
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How I found my sense of belonging
Saihan explains how he found his sense of belonging through Sense Virtual Buddying.
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I hope the BSL bill will be the key to open more doors
On Friday 18 March, the third reading of the British Sign Language (BSL) bill will take place in Parliament.