Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Celebrating black disabled people past and present who have made their mark
A look at black deaf and visually impaired figures from history this Black History Month.
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Four things I learnt working with Tyrese on Sense Sign School
Karen heads up the content team at Sense. She worked with Tyrese, an inspiring teenager from Birmingham, recording Sense Sign School. Here's what she learnt working with him.
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The new Covid-19 report by MPs shows we must include disabled people in the public inquiry
Find out what the new report by MPs is all about, and how the Government must make sure disabled people are involved in next year’s public Covid-19 inquiry.
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My Sense Buddy made me happy during the pandemic
Rebecca volunteers as a Sense Buddy. Here's how baking and cooking brought her and her buddy, Trisha-Mae, closer together during some tough times.
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How I made my podcast with disabled people in the arts sector
Zara Jayne started her own podcast last year. She explains how it came about, and what it was like to make a podcast.
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Sense’s online sessions for siblings changed our lives
Zach and Luca's mum, Faye, explains their brotherly bond, and how Sense's siblings service has been life-changing for Zach.
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I run marathons for Sense – meeting one young man drove home why
Nirmal has run to raise money for Sense many times. He explains how meeting one young man changed his outlook.
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Sense is about inclusion. Here’s what we’re doing this Black History Month
Christopher Joell-Deshields leads on embedding equality, diversity and inclusion at Sense. In this blog, Chris tells us what Black History Month means to him and how we can all get involved.
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One fundraiser, pushing boundaries
Jenny, who leads our community and events fundraising teams, shares how one amazing supporter has made all the difference to Sense.
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Our whole family backs Sense because Sense has been a family to us
Rich's family are supported by Sense. He explains how Sense has made a difference.