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 information, as well as undertaking project and consultancy work for local and central statutory services.
WHAT'S NEW FROM ACE CENTRE NORTH?
Network Days Click here for details of our next network day on Friday 3 July. Presentations from previous Networks Days are available to download.
A vacancy exists for a hard working and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the ACE Centre North team.
Home Access
"Home Access will help bridge the gap for families who are in danger of falling through the digital divide.
It is important that every child has the opportunity to develop their learning through new technology and I am determined that there should be no barriers for disabled children in exploring the digital world. Providing adapted equipment and devices at home will help to ensure that disabled children make progress and achieve their full potential.” Ed Balls MP Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.
ACE Centre North is currently supporting the provision of Assistive Technology in the two pilots for the Home Access Programme, which is due to be rolled out across the country at the end of this year. The pilots in Oldham and Suffolk will provide valuable information on how best to ensure ALL children and young people who require specialist technology to support their home learning get the equipment they need through this exciting opportunity. Further information about the Home Access Pilots is available from: http://www.nextgenerationlearning.co.uk/homeaccess
Service Level Agreements - a range of tariffs providing a cost effective way of accessing our core services. For more information, contact us on 0161 684 2333.
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.
We are delighted that 16 volunteers have completed the Great Manchester Run 2009 to support ACE Centre North. The ACE TEAM are running to raise money for specialist equipment that will give children, young people and adults with no speech a voice and help those with complex physical disabilities to achieve greater independence.
ESSENTIAL 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.
