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Access to Communication and Technology

Information and resources

ACT works with people with complex disabilities to enable them communicate and interact, assisted by the use of electronic equipment.

Information and resources

The ACT information and resources page will keep you informed as we move towards building a better ACT service together with our stakeholders. We are very keen to improve communication between ourselves and our users, so if you have any questions, comments or ideas for future developments, please get in touch.

 

We have provided you with links below that will direct you to leaflets and information from ourselves as well as trusted sources of additional information.

 

Find out more about our film Access to Communication Technology, Next Steps on Your AAC Journey. What to expect and how we will work together and workbook.

 

 

 

Video resources from our team

Sharing a communication aid to a mounting pole
Being an Assistant Practitioner in BCHC Access to Technology Service
Being a Technician in BCHC Access to Technology Service

 

 

Other useful links

General

AbilityNet: free tech support and information

Inclusive Technology: resources and downloads

Specialised Assistive Technology Services: specialised NHS Services for EC and AAC

Additional AAC resources

1Voice

Ace Centre: charity specialising in AAC and assistive technology

Communication Matters: everyone has a right to a voice

IPAACKS: informing and profiling AAC knowledge and skills

ISAAC: International Society for AAC

Additional EC resources

Possum: Environmental Controls archives

Remote control of home equipment

Environmental Control (EC)

Environmental Control Services: specialised assistive technology services

Environmental Control Systems (ECS)

Additional CA resources

My Computer My Way: simple 'how to' guides to make your device easier to use

Everyone Can: assistive technology and disability gaming

SpecialEffect: gaming charity supporting the physically disabled

Accessibility settings on mainstream devices

Apple iOS iPad / iPhone accessibility

Google accessibility

Microsoft Windows accessibility

AAC device and software suppliers

Jabbla UK

Liberator

Smartbox Assistive Technology

Tobii Dynavox Global Assistive Communication Solutions

EC device and software suppliers

Possum

Steeper Group: accessible technology products

Charities

Contact: the charity for families with disabled children

Headway: the brain injury association

Motor Neurone Disease Association

MS Society

National Association of Special Education Needs (NASN)

National Autistic Society

Royal National Institute of Blind People

Scope

Stroke Association

 

Our patients and their carers and families are the reason we're here, so we want to hear your views about the Trust and our services.