During my time at Sense I have had the opportunity to attend lots of events and meetings to represent my community and speak on behalf of other Deafblind people. None quite so nerve wracking as a live streamed, virtual, parliamentary committee meeting though!
Continue reading ““I had to get my point across that the Government has ‘fallen foul’ of its responsibilities””
June is Pride month. It marks the continuing importance of promoting the dignity, equality, and increased visibility of people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community. Pride and self-affirmation are the focus, counteracting the ‘shame’ and ‘stigma’ that many individuals have previously felt or been made to feel.
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Throughout the lockdown, we have all been finding new and interesting ways to connect with one another. Social interaction has been incredibly important for everyone’s mental health, wellbeing and sense of connection. Across the country, the people we support have been finding amazing ways to stay in each other’s lives and supporting each other when loneliness starts setting in.
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This week marks Carers Week and at Sense we want to take a bit of time to celebrate young carers. These young people do an incredible job supporting siblings and families while juggling the everyday pressures of life.
Continue reading “Carers Week 2020: Emma’s Story”
Every Thursday, we rally together and clap for our carers. During this time, key workers all over the UK have been doing an incredible job, not only by supporting the nation but by giving us all hope. Kate Wright, the manager of Sense TouchBase Cymru, is incredibly proud of her entire team and the way that they have responded to the lockdown.
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Across the world, we are taking extraordinary measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. This crisis has a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. Those that watch the news have spent the last two months acquiring a deeper understanding of the inequalities facing different communities. People are much more emotionally engaged and want to see change. They care more about the welfare of others and what it takes to improve people’s lives – many want a better society to emerge from this crisis.
Continue reading “Is it possible to articulate a better future from this COVID emergency?”
Today in Parliament, the Women and Equalities Committee is discussing the impact of COVID-19 on people with protected characteristics, included disabled people.
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May 15 marks the International Day of Families and now, more than ever, has there been a need for us to connect differently on a global scale. At Sense, connecting differently is something we have been doing since we were founded in 1955 – Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
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Over the past few weeks we have all had our lives turned upside down. Whether directly or indirectly affected by Covid-19, we have had to change how we work, see friends and family or go about previously simple tasks like doing our food shopping or exercising. At Sense we know that this has been truer than ever for the people who we support and their families. We have had to adapt how we deliver our services, and know that changes to routine have been difficult.
Continue reading “Whilst society moves forward we can’t allow disabled people to be left behind”
Anna Revivo works in our Supporter Services Team and tells us how you can give a helping hand and communicate with deaf family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.
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