Sensability

01/06/2026

A huge thank you to Alma White from Calebs Cause NI who gave up her valuable time to join us at our committee meeting today.

Alma spoke passionately about her fight to get legislation passed in Stormont and encouraged parents and carers of SEN young people to follow the campaign and spread the word!

20/05/2026

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our bookstall at Tescos Lisburn raised an incredible £408.53

Thank you to everyone who supported us by donating and purchasing books and to Ann Broom at Tescos who made this fundraiser possible.

18/05/2026

So grateful to Calebs Cause NI for continuing to lead this fight for our young people. Glad to see so many MLAs stay for the debate.

17/05/2026

If you’d like to join us on either Monday or Tuesday, send our page a message to let us know you’re planning to attend.

Walking into next week like….

Stormont be ready 😉

Monday 18th May at 5pm Post 19 SEND Debate, aim to be there for 4.45 to be seated. Times can vary but fingers crossed it won’t be delayed. See previous post for more details.

Tuesday 19th May 12pm onwards Stormont
Stronger Together Rally

We join our friends Parents United for Children’s Health, Erin McAllister and many more as a call to action from our government here in Northern Ireland. Please come along and support. All welcome. We need to stand shoulder to shoulder for all our children and young people with disabilities. Although our campaign is for Post 19 complex needs we believe no one should be left behind and so we continue to push for a Future For ALL.

I even have ponchos in case it rains!

See you there.

11/05/2026

As parents of Saichon and Emily, it’s fair to say that both Viv and I shed more than tear when Mayor Amanda told us our daughters were pictured on the promotional graphics and t-shirt for her Carnival Parade. Proud doesn’t quite cut it - seen and understood - 100% YES!!! The carnival parade really made it possible to celebrate all that SEN families can struggle with on a day to day basis. The easier it is to get out in our community, to go to events, be seen, show off our unique talents, be spoken to even if we can’t speak back, be accepted, be understood - well - that goes a long way to making life a whole lot more ‘normal’. Our SEN young people deserve to be pictured in books, appear on billboards, seen on tv, heard on podcasts and allowed to be champions. Change IS coming. That’s why walked with - as Lisburn truly is a city that sees everyone whilst our government sadly does not.

07/05/2026

Last call for participants to join Sensability at the Mayors Carnival Parade as we walk with Calebs Cause NI. We’ll provide all the ponchos, balloons and streamers. You just need to sign up for the whole parade or half parade depending on what distance you can walk/push. https://buytickets.at/sensability/2197102

03/05/2026

We'd love it if as many families could join us at Sensability this coming Saturday 9th May at the Mayor's Carnival Parade. We'll be walking in support of Calebs Cause NI

If you want to be part of the parade, all the details are in the link below. Just let us know you're attending and which section of the parade you'd like to walk (full parade or half of the route)
https://buytickets.at/sensability/2197102

22/04/2026

We are in the last few weeks of April and it’s the last chance to donate and buy books from their bookstall to help raise funds for Sensability. Please give as generously as you are able to.

15/04/2026

A huge thank you to JWG Engineering who donated the swing frame for the outside garden swing. It’s a great job and everyone will love having a swing!

13/04/2026

🚨Please Register - Places are limited🚨

Our Bathing, Sleeping & Transferring Event is happening this Thursday (17 April)—and we’d love to see you there!

Join us at The Sync Living Hub, Belfast for a free CPD day with keynote speaker Kate Sheehan, an internationally recognised Occupational Therapist.

✨ What to expect:
✔️ Understanding the true value of client-centred bathing
✔️ How bathing routines can improve sleep & daily function
✔️ Practical insights you can take straight into your role
✔️ Practicalworkshops to discuss patient positioning and pressure distribution from neonatal to senior care

Perfect for Occupational Therapists, healthcare professionals, Parents and Carers.

📅 Thursday 17 April
🕘 09:30 – 15:30
📍 Belfast
🎟️ FREE to attend

👉 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/eD-MZTWy

Don’t miss out—spaces are limited!