Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Six top tips for seeking respite care from your local authority
Ruth Bennett-Anderson has worked for Sense in Birmingham for 13 years. Here, she shares some of her best advice on how to get respite care.
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Families like ours could benefit so much from respite in the school holidays
Catherine tells us about her life as a parent carer, and why respite care for parent carers and siblings is so vital.
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All Disabled people deserve the access and support to realise their musical ambitions
Sense's new Artistic Director of Music, Kris Halpin, explains how music has transformed his life, and why he’s passionate about bringing the same experiences to others.
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Chapman’s virtual buddy opened the door to friendship, confidence and even musical collaboration
Chapman’s dad Chun tells us about how learning to play the piano and signing up to Sense’s Virtual Buddying has opened up Chapman’s world.
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People who are deafblind respond to five common myths about deafblindness
For Deafblind Awareness Week 2023, three people who are deafblind discuss common myths about deafblindness.
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As a photographer who is deafblind, I challenge stereotypes every day
Ian Treherne is a professional photographer from Southend, Essex. In this blog for Deafblind Awareness Week 2023, he tells us about his love of photography and fighting for inclusion.
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How we’re bringing disabled people into work
It’s crucial to bridge the gap between disabled jobseekers and employers. Here's how our recent jobs fair helped achieve that.
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‘My life as a deafblind drag king’
The scene fades in from black. A ring light is positioned before a mirror. After a few seconds, it’s switched on, revealing the silhouette of…
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With digital magnifiers, I could overcome barriers to employment
We talked to Patrick to find out more about this assistive technology and the vital role it plays in enabling him in the workplace.
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We’re thrilled to be bringing free play sessions for disabled children to more locations in England
Thanks to an incredible grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, we’re going to be able to offer free accessible play sessions to thousands more disabled children.