Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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A passion for poetry: how I bonded with my virtual buddy
Alison shares her experiences of volunteering as a Sense Virtual Buddy this Christmas.
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This Christmas, I want to thank the whole Sense family
This Christmas, our Chief Executive, Richard, reflects on the past year and celebrates the whole Sense family.
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Have yourself an inclusive little Christmas
It's important to remember that for many, Christmas can be a difficult or lonely time of year.
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VOCA: how I get on with my communication aid
Maria, who is supported by Sense, reviews her Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCA) – just in time for Christmas.
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My daughter gained a new best friend during lockdown, thanks to Sense
The Sense Virtual Buddying programme has been a godsend to me and my daughter, Olivia, who is supported by Sense.
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My daughter wasn’t just communicating, she was singing!
At her 20-week pre-natal scan, the hospital found abnormalities. My husband and I decided not to buy any baby things for Bella.
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Virtual Buddying will brighten up my winter – here’s what it can do for you
Bethany has been a volunteer for Sense for a number of years now, and has recently been nominated Volunteer of the Year at the upcoming Sense Awards.
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My son Kyllian moves to the beat of his own drum
After an in-utero brain haemorrhage, my son Kyllian has speech delay and cerebral palsy in one arm and both legs. Imagine our shock when he started to communicate through song.
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Transitioning through lockdown with my buddy Maria
The pandemic brought about a lot of uncertainty. Through all this change, Maria, my buddy, was fantastic.
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How we’re tackling loneliness
Richard, our chief executive, discusses loneliness and how we're helping tackle it.