Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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What disabled people need to know about the digital switchover
Find out everything you need to know about the UK’s digital telephone switchover.
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Why I became voice for those who couldn’t speak up
Anna has been an incredible campaigner for Sense over the last year. Through thick and thin, she pushed for better support for disabled households struggling under the high cost of living.
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My fight for support to see at work
Patrick’s experiences with employers and the Access to Work programme haven’t always been positive. Patrick recalls how their lack of understanding and support left…
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Sense gave our family a lifeline: Makaton
With encouragement from Sense, Chloe, who has autism, gradually started to venture outside her own world and connect with her family.
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I was bursting with pride when I saw my son win silver at the Special Olympics
Shirley tells us all about the joy of watching her son Dan, 27, win silver for ten pin bowling at the Special Olympics World Games 2023.
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Accessible surfing has been lifechanging
Since Ollie started surfing, he's been so much more confident in himself. It’s the first thing he’s really enjoyed that’s completely his, that doesn’t involve me.
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How the Seeing AI app supports visually impaired people to access the world around them
In our latest Sense tech review, Christopher tells us all about Seeing AI: an app that uses artificial intelligence to support visually impaired people with everyday tasks.
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How to write a Sense Awards nomination that stands out
This November, the Sense Awards are back. Here’s our chief executive (and long-time Sense Awards judge) Richard with some tips on how to make your nomination go all the way.
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A day in the life of a parent carer for a child with complex disabilities
Lowri is a full-time carer to Mia, three, who has Rett syndrome. She tells us exactly what this is like – and why it’s so important that carers like her get access to respite.
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What Disability Pride Month means to me
July is Disability Pride Month. This year, it’s prompted me to think about what “disability pride” means to me.