Midlands Sport & Physical Activity Manager for Sense, the charity for people with complex disabilities. Connecting Differently @sensecharity Views my own
We are excited to announce that the Association of Colleges has appointed Sense College East and Sense College Loughborough a part of the Inclusive Hub programme for the 2022-23 academic year!
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ALT A young man smiles widely as he sits at a table holding a miniature cricket bat. On the table in front of him, a rectangle has been marked out in white lines. A support worker leans over his shoulder as they both wait eagerly for a ball to be played to him.
ALT Two young men laugh as they stand on one side of a tennis net, holding badminton racquets. The game is being played in a big room with large windows and some gym equipment along the wall.
ALT A young man with short brown hair laughs as he reaches out with one hand and holds a hula-hoop in the other. Next to him, a young woman with thick, curly red hair is laughing as well.
#SportEngland's funding will enable @sensecharity to help more people with complex disabilities to become active in their local communities
We visited their ice skating session in Birmingham to see how it brings enjoyment and boosts the confidence of its participants 😄
#SportEngland attended an ice skating session held by @sensecharity, which is one of the many activities they provide for their participants ⛸️
They are a leading charity that supports children and adults living with complex disabilities in the UK
#UnitingTheMovement
Making #Football accessible is something #SenseActive is passionate about. On Dec 7 we will be hosting our Introduction to Sensory Football virtual workshop!
This aims to help parents, teachers, care providers adapt the game for everyone. #FIFAWorldCupsense.org.uk/scheduled-activ…
ALT A young man using a wheelchair being helped to hit a small, colourful football. The picture is on a bright orange background, a big purple circle in the bottom left has white text, which reads, "Sensory Football, creating meaningful football activities for people with complex disabilities."
We've worked with @SolihullActive to create and map new stimulating, sensory walking routes through #Solihull parks and green spaces.
Throughout August you can join a walk designed for people with complex disabilities.
Spaces are limited, book at: bit.ly/3SxXCQz
ALT A lady feels the the trunk of a tree during a sensory walk. Her eyes are closed and she has one hand on the tree in a green outdoor space. Over the image is a green circular text box with the words 'making walks sensory' in white text and a purple illustration of a leaf.
In sunny Birmingham this morning with @sensecharity some great cycling sessions over the last few weeks with more and more participants coming along to have a go! Great communication between staff & participants comes in many different ways!
It’s a bit miserable outside today so thought we’d post up some pics from our session on Friday supporting people with complex needs to enjoy being out on bikes.🌞 was out & we were able to offer something a bit different! Rapidly becoming a Friday favourite! 😀👏 🚲 🦼
Sensory Football = creating meaningful football activities for people with complex disabilities.
Today #SenseActive launch an innovative programme with virtual training and resources for anyone supporting people with complex disabilities.
Get involved: sense.org.uk/sensory-footbal…
Really exciting day ahead! 2 Vans packed full of bikes ready to go! 3 Sessions today that highlight the different groups we work with!
Complex needs group @Sense, SEND school in Birmingham, adults cycling session in Sandwell! #InclusiveCycling#Cycling#Accessible
We @sensecharity recently had an online #SenseArts sharing about high-quality art in care & the impact it has for the people we support.
Here's a BIG thank you to all who contributed & if you missed it, we'll be uploading the recording to YouTube this week...so stay tuned!
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Learning to meet specific needs in your coaching can help you become a more creative coach 🙌
To find out more, come along to our free Time2Learn webinar with Callan Barber @sensecharity 🤝
It's happening on Friday 5 November (12-1pm)
Secure your place: bit.ly/3ARCHOg
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.@sensecharity has a vacancy for a Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator, who will be responsible for the delivery of its Sport England-funded ‘Sense, Active Together’ project
Full details on our Jobs page 👉bit.ly/3aN6q08
On Saturday, #SenseActive supported the @BritBlindSport 'Have a Go Day' in Bristol in partnership with @SSupportWofE.
Great to see so many people with a visual impairment trying lots of new sports and activities!
Find your nearest club here britishblindsport.org.uk/act…
ALT A group of men, women, boys and girls hold tennis rackets with soft yellow balls on over a pop up net.
6 out of 10 who have died from Covid-19 are disabled.
Disabled people need to be put at the heart of next year’s public #CovidInquiry.
Sign our petition now to ensure the country learns from this crisis and addresses the needs of disabled people. Visit sense.org.uk/covidinquiry/
Hi all,
Saturday 11th September 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Sunday 12th September 1pm to 3pm
Inspire a Generation Paralympic legacy
Open sessions
Come and join us
Queen Alexandra College
Harborne
Birmingham
B17 9TG
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Hi all,
Saturday 11th September 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Sunday 12th September 1pm to 3pm
Inspire a Generation Paralympic legacy
Open sessions
Come and join us
Queen Alexandra College
Harborne
Birmingham
B17 9TG
British Wheelchair…lnkd.in/d3RDgFXClnkd.in/dg3gNGq3