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My life as a deafblind drag king
Max explains how being a deafblind drag king affects their performances.
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In the cost of living crisis, disabled people with complex needs, need more support
Rising prices affect everyone, but some people than others. Disabled people have long faced higher costs than non-disabled people.
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For the first time, we know the scale of complex disabilities in the UK
Our research shows there are 1.6 million people with complex disabilities in the UK. We hope this figure will help transform the support available to them.
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How to spot when someone feels lonely, and what you can do about it
How we connect with other people has a big impact on our sense of wellbeing. For some people with complex needs, it can feel like there are fewer opportunities to build meaningful relationships.
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Foundations for a full life
Angela reflects on how early support from Sense provided a foundation for Elliot to build a full and happy life.
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Kevin’s plan for the perfect cuppa
Making a cup of tea takes a bit of extra planning when you’re blind. Kevin talks us through his process.
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How we’re using data to understand complex disabilities in the UK
Our new research shows that 1 in 10 disabled people have complex disabilities.
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Our new research shows there are 1.6 million people with complex disabilities in the UK
Today, Sense is publishing some new research on how many people there are with complex disabilities in the UK.
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A hands-on approach to friendship
Lilias explains how she's pushed for change by educating others about how her son experiences the world.
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Eva’s lessons on school
We caught up with Eva, age 14, to hear about life at her mainstream school. Eva has a visual impairment so some of her lessons and playground experiences are a little different.
