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Thu, 14 Aug at 17:53

Hi,  Play is one of the main ways that the specialists at Sense bring the world to life for deafblind children. With lights, music and textures, our specialists tell stories that take children deep under the sea or way out into the twinkling galaxy. It's not just about having fun. It's about development, learning and most importantly, opening up experiences that are usually denied to disabled children. Donate now For a deafblind child, it's not possible to simply read a book about space, or watch ocean creatures on the TV. These things often aren't accessible. So instead, we might use twinkly lights in a darkened room to teach them about the universe, or bubbles and squishy toys to represent deep sea diving. Our centres also run forest school sessions, where children run their hands over rough bark, and breathe in the earthy smells of nature. All of this can only happen thanks to you, our generous supporters. With your help, we can bring the world to life for children who are so often excluded from its wonders. £10 could pay for a handheld chime bar, which we use to help children experience the tingles and vibrations of music. £20 could pay for UV light, which creates shimmery colours to stimulate a deafblind child's senses. £40 could pay for a forest school starter kit, supporting a child to discover the joys of nature with tools like a magnifier, shovel and rake. £261 could pay for a full sensory session for a disabled child. Specially designed by experts at Sense, these sessions use lights, textures and sounds to support children to learn and communicate – while having fun! Will you give deafblind children a gift that opens up their world? Thank you so much for everything you do to support disabled children. All the best, David Sense