Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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We found love, and Sense are supporting us to be there for each other
Emma and Ben live together at Otterhayes, a Sense Supported Living service. Tracy, who leads on identity, sex and relationships work at Sense, meets with them regularly to help them communicate and be there for each other.
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Are we finally getting answers about why disabled people felt forgotten during the pandemic?
Steven, who works on our campaigns, explores what we’ve learnt from the early stages of the Covid-19 public inquiry.
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What kind of fundraiser are you?
Find out which fundraising personality feels most like you, and see what kind of activities you might want to explore.
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To all our supporters: thank you from the bottom of my heart
As 2023 draws to a close, our Chief Executive Richard looks back on the last year and the difference our supporters make.
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The cost of living crisis means Christmas is just another day for my family
Kerry, who has multiple health conditions, explains how the high cost of living is affecting her and her family this Christmas.
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Eight Christmas gift ideas for adults with sensory impairments
People who are deafblind share ideas for gifts that are meaningful and useful to them.
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How Sense’s support has opened up the world for Verity
When she was born, Verity’s family struggled to know how to communicate with her. Sense support worker Anne explains how she helped open up Verity's world.
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Eight Christmas gift ideas for children with visual and/or hearing impairments
Finding something that a young person with sensory impairments can engage with is more important than quantity of presents. Here are Sense's eight top gift ideas.
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Our whole family can enjoy Christmas together thanks to Sense
Sarah explains how support from Sense has helped her daughter Verity, who has complex disabilities, to embrace Christmas.
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How to campaign for disability rights: what I’ve learned on my journey
Lauren Gilbert, a tireless campaigner for disability rights online and off, shares their top tips.