Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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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.
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4 reasons why you should learn British Sign Language
Sian gives four good reasons that you should give learning British Sign Language, or BSL for short, a go.
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Going to Downing Street to hand in our petition
Lizzie, who leads our campaigns, tells us about a trip to Downing Street.
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An inquiry without disabled people is no inquiry at all
Over the last two years, the voices of disabled people have been left out of policies and responses to the pandemic.
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There aren’t enough MSI teachers, so my son misses out on the support he needs
Euan’s mum tells us how the shortage of MSI teachers in her area has led to Euan not getting the support he needs.
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Choreography is like designing with bodies
Lisa Simpson is a choreographer and the new artistic director for Sense and the National Inclusive Dance Programme. She explains how she uses a novel form of communication to choreograph dance pieces.
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Five top tips to make your community more inclusive
Have you ever thought about how disability-friendly your local cafes, shops and community centres are? When we make our community more accessible, people with disabilities can feel more included – here’s how to get started.
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I’m a disabled writer: here’s why I wrote my debut novel
Lisette shares why disability representation is so important to her.
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Making the workplace more diverse, equal and inclusive is a moral and ethical imperative
Addressing diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace is a moral and ethical imperative, writes our CEO Richard Kramer.