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Making sense of the SEND review
Three years have passed since the special educational needs and disability (SEND) review was promised in 2019.
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Why water is the key to happiness for my son
Urvashi Parekh explains how water plays a critical role in her disabled son Yashil’s life, both in helping to manage his condition and to give him joy.
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Help us call for disabled people to be heard in the Covid-19 Inquiry
You can act now to support our campaign for the Government to include disabled people in the Covid-19 Inquiry. Our Campaigns Manager Lizzie explains how.
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People with learning disabilities and/or autism shouldn’t be living in hospitals
People with learning disabilities and/or autism are not getting the care they deserve.
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Understanding my influence as a mother
Sense trustee, Sue, has dedicated herself to supporting families all over the world – all while being a fantastic mum at home.
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How I found my sense of belonging
Saihan explains how he found his sense of belonging through Sense Virtual Buddying.
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I hope the BSL bill will be the key to open more doors
On Friday 18 March, the third reading of the British Sign Language (BSL) bill will take place in Parliament.
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4 reasons why you should learn British Sign Language
Sian gives four good reasons that you should give learning British Sign Language, or BSL for short, a go.
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Going to Downing Street to hand in our petition
Lizzie, who leads our campaigns, tells us about a trip to Downing Street.
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An inquiry without disabled people is no inquiry at all
Over the last two years, the voices of disabled people have been left out of policies and responses to the pandemic.
