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Publications, practical advice and surveys.

Introduction to Resources

*The field of augmentative and alternative communication (or AAC) is huge, but there's almost always a solution to any particular problem. The resources contained in this section may answer a few key questions.

Publications

Details of our publications.

What is a communication aid?

A short introduction to communication aids.

AAC and Communication Policies

An example of an AAC policy document from Northamptonshire County Council, plus links to some sample school communication policy documents.

An Introduction to Objects of Reference

An article from Special Children magazine, reproduced with permission from Keith Park.

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility resources and links for developers.

Adapting battery operated toys for use with switch use

A practical guide to adapting toys for use with a single switch.

Maths worksheets for non-mouse users

How to create a simple pointer-accessible maths worksheet in Word.

Presentations

Selected documents and files from ACE Centre training and conference presentations.

Links and suppliers

A dish of carefully chosen weblinks garnished with a sprig of suppliers details.

giving the gift of communication