Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Thinking about accessibility is just a change of perspective
Lucy shares how the pandemic has made her loneliness and isolation worse, and how you can help by taking a small step.
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Thinking about me, asking me and including me is the first step
33-year-old Emma works at Sense and was born with congenital rubella syndrome which affects her vision and hearing as well as other health complications.
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Small actions can make me feel more welcome
Saihan is 17 years old and has autism. He explains how small steps can go a long way in helping him feel included.
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Why I ran the London Marathon with Sense
Rich's family have a close personal connection to Sense. He explains why he decided to run the London Marathon with Sense, and what it was like.
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I feel disconnected from the community
My name is Natalie. I am 38 years old and the mother of two girls. I also have Usher syndrome, a condition that means I am deaf and visually impaired.
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Saying thank you this Volunteers’ Week
Find out how vital volunteers are to Sense and the challenges we’ve faced over the last year.
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Every time I volunteer I discover new personal strengths
Richard, Sense’s CEO, shares his experiences of volunteering and why he thinks it’s so important. Before Covid-19, volunteering participation in the UK had remained…
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10 years since the Winterbourne View abuse case: what have we learnt?
Steven from our campaigns team takes a look at the scandal at Winterbourne View residential home 10 years on.
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Our daughter has a rare chromosome disorder – finding Sense was the best thing we did
Six-year-old Tilly is supported by Sense, and has a rare chromosome disorder causing poor vision, hearing loss and learning difficulties.
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When will the government turn its promises of social care reform into action?
Sarah, our Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research, explains the need for the government to get on with reforming social care.