The ability to communicate is fundamental to a basic quality of life, yet for many people effective communication is difficult because of a physical impairment, language disorder or learning disability. We work with people of all ages who face just such challenges.
We provide help and expertise in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT). Our team of therapists, teachers and technicians provide a range of core specialist services including assessments, equipment loans, training and informatin, as well as undertaking project and consultancy work for local and central statutory services.
What's new from ACE Centre North
ACE Centre North's phone and fax numbers have changed to
p: 0161 358 0151 and f: 0161 358 0152
Fundraiser Vacancy - An exciting new post has become available for a fundraiser at ACE Centre North. Please click here for more details.
Network Day - ACE Centre North's next Network Day will be on Tuesday 22nd June. Details will be available soon!
For presentations from out recent Thursday 10th December Network Day click here.
Presentations from previous Networks Days are also available to download.
Home Access is a government drive that helps low-income families who currently lack access to a computer and/or internet to get online at home.
If you are a parent click here to find out if you are eligible for a Home Access Grant and how to get an application form.
Let's All Talk - Following ACE Centre North’s ‘Let’s All Play’ project we have been working with ICAN to develop some web pages with information about using Assistive Technology and AAC with very young children. The ‘Let’s All Talk’ web pages are now here: http://www.ican.org.uk/talkingpoint/lets%20all%20talk.aspx
We would like your feedback. There is a questionnaire linked from the top of this home page, or you can follow this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QS8VRLK We would be very grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire so that we can evaluate the web pages.
Communication Matters is carrying out a mapping exercise to try to identify all the existing tertiary AAC assessment services in the UK. The results so far can be viewed on our new website (currently under construction): www.communicationmattersonline.org.uk/resources-aac-assessment-services
You are invited to submit an abstract for the Communication Matters CM2010 National Symposium, to be held on 26-28 September 2010 at the University of Leicester.
Communication Matters 2010 Small Grant Scheme:
We welcome applications for 'not-for-profit' projects in the UK that further the aims of Communication Matters (applicants must be UK residents).
The closing dates are 1 March 2010 and 30 June 2010.
For further information and an application form, please follow the link below:
Download Small Grants application form and further details (MS Word document)
If you require more information, please ring Communication Matters on 0845 456 8211 or email admin@communicationmatters.org.uk
TalkSense Training courses - Tony Jones will be delivering five exciting courses at the ACE Centre North between 26th - 30th April. Click here for more details.
A few links to useful freely downloadable and open source software as well as a few website links for programs and sites that we have found useful over the last year. - Best Free Downloads 2010
Service Level Agreements - a range of tariffs providing a cost effective way of accessing our core services. For more information, contact us on 0161 358 0151.
Building Schools for the Future (BSF) - find out how we can help you to plan for and prepare your school's special needs ICT specification
Looking for Specialist Status - find out how we can help.
Recommended Reading
AT & AAC Resources - click here to look at our range of Voice Output Communication Aids and Access devices available for loan. Price List
'Better Communication' - produced by the Government in response to the Bercow Review recommendations, this document lays out an action plan to improve services for children and young people with speech and language communication needs. Click here to read the full action plan
Communication Aid Provision - 'A review of the Literature' (published by SCOPE)
Focus On - Now available to download in pdf and PowerPoint format:- A series of seven introductory topics related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), written in a clear and easy-to-understand style by Communication Matters.
'No Voice, No Choice' - produced by Scope The latest report from Scope’s ‘No Voice, No Choice’ campaign.
