Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Remembering Sheila Anderson, an important part of our history
Sheila Anderson, who was daughter to one of our founders and a dedicated member of our staff, passed away. Her colleague, Geoff, reflects on the brilliant and lasting impact Sheila had on Sense.
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Dieumerci is boxing his way to a bright future
27-year-old Dieumerci had to win personal fights with anxiety before getting into the swing of a more independent life.
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How we make sure that every Sense Holiday is as unique as our holidaymakers
Jess, a Sense Holidays coordinator, explains all about the care that goes into making every holiday special.
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How play unlocks the world for disabled children
From infancy to adulthood, people with complex disabilities gain profound benefits from both structured and independent play. Sense specialists Jade and Laura discuss all that play offers.
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How learning to bake has helped Luke grow in confidence
Luke attends Sense College, where he’s learning about life skills like cooking. Here, his support worker Della explains how learning to bake has helped him grow in confidence.
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For disabled people like me, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are still going on
As we mark three years since the first Covid-19 lockdown, Natalie shares this timely reminder of the ways the pandemic is still impacting her, as a person with complex disabilities.
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How the government’s spring 2023 budget will impact disabled people
Sarah explains what the government announced today and how it will impact disabled people.
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Taking our cost of living campaign to parliament
Last week, we were very busy representing our cost of living campaign in parliament.
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Thanks to Sense Sign School, my toddler can sign more words than she can say
Alex explains how she and her children Leo and Arabella have all been using Sense Sign School to learn some basic British Sign Language.
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How to learn BSL: top tips for learning sign language
For Sign Language Week 2023, find out all about how, where and why to learn BSL.