Star Wars fan to giveaway priceless autograph book to benefit disability charity
Film industry model maker, Neil Ellis, has spent eight months collecting the autographs of the cast and crew from the iconic Star Wars franchise The…
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Young deafblind people are one of the most marginalised groups in society, with only 4% in employment
New report reveals the extent to which deafblind people, willing and able to work, are being prevented by limited opportunities and numerous barriers Current programmes…
National charity highlights grave health inequalities and barriers faced by deafblind people accessing healthcare
Report finds deafblind people are more reliant on the healthcare system, yet inaccessible information and inadequate communication support means their needs are not met – 69%…
National charity calls for DWP to halt PIP roll out until claims process is accessible to all
PIP claim process is inaccessible to deafblind people and could result in individuals losing their benefits National deafblind charity, Sense, has called for a suspension of…
Free exercise sessions for people with sight and hearing impairments
National deafblind charity Sense is offering free yoga, swimming and football National deafblind charity Sense is running accessible, free exercise sessions for young people and…
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance partner with deafblind charity Sense
Internationally renowned British Dance Company to work together with people with sight and hearing impairments Celebrated choreographer Wayne McGregor CBE and his company are partnering…
No such thing as empty space
‘No such thing as empty space’ – an immersive audio installation by deafblind charity Sense at MK Gallery ‘No such thing as empty space’ a…
Learning and Interactions Conference
Supporting people who are deafblind – inspiring your practice Hosted by Seashell Trust and Sense Tuesday 15 September 2015, 9am to 5.30pm Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester…
Sense launches guide on supporting patients with dual sensory loss
National deafblind charity, Sense, has launched a new resource for primary healthcare staff on supporting patients with a dual sensory loss. The ‘It All Adds…
Sense works with the V&A to launch sensory backpack for children with sight impairments
Sense, the national deafblind charity, have been working with the V&A to devise the ‘Curious Ceramics’ sensory backpack. Designed with multisensory artist Abigail Hirsch for…
HRH The Princess Royal, attends charity ball to raise money for deafblind children in Kenya and Uganda
HRH The Princess Royal, patron of deafblind charity Sense International, attended the Sense International fundraising ball at The Artillery Garden marquee, in London on 24…
Multi-sensory photography by blind and visually impaired people
To mark Deafblind Awareness Week charity Sense and PhotoVoice are hosting a sensory photography exhibition at TouchBase South East in Barnet on 24 and 26…
Volunteer for holidays that make a difference!
There are many ways to volunteer, but Sam Killingworth has found a unique one. The 20 year-old-student is a volunteer for Sense Holidays, a programme…
Children and young people’s right to a short break
In a guest blog, deaf blind charity Sense tell us more about the importance of short breaks For over 40 years, Sense has been delivering short…
Sense launches new information to support young people with multi-sensory impairments make the transition to adult life
National deafblind charity, Sense, has launched new information and good practice materials to support young people who are deafblind or multi-sensory impaired (MSI) to make the transition…