Organization
Sense
Sense is the UK's national charity for people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities, ensuring no one is isolated or unable to fulfil their potential through specialist support, community services, and campaigning. Founded in 1955 by parents of children with rubella-related deafblindness, it now supports thousands across England.
About
Established in 1955 by parents whose children had been born with deafblindness following the rubella epidemic, Sense has grown into the UK's foremost specialist charity for people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities. It works from over 100 locations and is headquartered at Pentonville Road, London.
What They Do
Sense provides specialist residential care, supported living, and community-based support services; delivers training in tactile signing and other specialist communication methods to families and professionals; runs holiday and respite breaks for deafblind people; and campaigns for policy recognition of deafblindness as a distinct condition warranting tailored support. It also offers information and advice to professionals in health, education, and social care.
Who They Serve
Children and adults who are deafblind or have complex disabilities involving multiple sensory impairments, along with their families, carers, and the professionals who support them across the United Kingdom.
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