On this page you will find a range of resources which may be useful for local teams and those using AAC. You will also find some links to websites, videos and other external resources. If you have suggestions for a useful resource or training session content, please let us know via email.
Useful links
Please note that CASEE is not responsible for the content in these external links. They are provided for information only. CASEE does not represent or endorse of any of the information, products or services contained within. These are listed in no particular order.
Charities and other:
- NHS England Specialist AAC and EC services across the UK, providing a wide variety of resources- https://assistivetechnology.org.uk/
- Communication Matters (UK Chapter of ISAAC) - https://communicationmatters.org.uk/
- ISAAC (Int. Soc. for Augmentative and Alternative Com.) www.isaac-online.org
- Disability Matters - https://www.disabilitymatters.org.uk
- Toolkit for local AAC professionals: https://localaactools.co.uk/
- NHS England - http://www.england.nhs.uk/
- Disability Matters - https://www.disabilitymatters.org.uk
- 1voice - https://www.1voice.info/
- Makaton Vocabulary Development Project - www.makaton.org
- NASEN (National Association of Special Educational Needs) - www.nasen.org.uk
- SpeechBubble - Information on communication aids - www.speechbubble.org.uk
- Ability Net - www.abilitynet.org.uk
- Dame Hannah Rogers Trust - http://www.discoverhannahs.org
Condition Charities:
- Motor Neuron Disease Association - https://www.mndassociation.org
- Headway –brain injury association- www.headway.org.uk
- Huntington’s Disease Association - www.hda.org.uk
- Multiple Sclerosis Society - www.mssociety.org.uk
- Multiple Sclerosis Trust - www.mstrust.org.uk
- Multiple System Atrophy Trust - www.msatrust.org.uk
- Muscular Dystrophy UK - www.musculardystrophyuk.org
- Parkinson’s UK - www.parkinsons.org.uk
- Scope - www.scope.org.uk
- The Stroke Association - www.stroke.org.uk
- PSP Association https://pspassociation.org.uk/
- National Autistic Society - https://www.autism.org.uk
- Mencap - https://www.mencap.org.uk
- The British institute of Learning Disabilities - http://www.bild.org.uk
- Genetic disorders UK - https://genepeople.org.uk/
- RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) - www.rnib.org.uk
- RNID (Royal National Institute for the Deaf) - www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
- Ataxia UK - www.ataxia.org.uk
- Dystonia Society- https://www.dystonia.org.uk/
- Aphasia alliance - https://aphasiaalliance.org/
- Rett UK - www.rettuk.org
- National institute of neurological disorders and stroke - https://www.ninds.nih.gov
- Cerebra, for children with brain conditions and their families - https://cerebra.org.uk/
Manufacturers and Suppliers:
- Smartbox - https://thinksmartbox.com/
- Liberator - https://www.liberator.co.uk/
- Tobii Dynavox - https://www.tobiidynavox.com
- Techcess - https://www.techcess.co.uk/
- Therapy Box - https://therapy-box.co.uk/
- Abilia - https://www.abilia.com/en
- Inclusive Technology - https://www.inclusive.co.uk
- Mounts and more - https://www.aacmounts.com/mounting-systems/
- Smile Smart - https://smilesmart-tech.com/
- Widgit Health - https://widgit-health.com/
- SpecialEffect - https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/
- Dad in a shed - http://www.dadinashed.com/
Specialist AAC service hubs
- Assistive Communication Service (ACS) - https://clch.nhs.uk/services/assistive-communication-service
- ACE Centre (North & South) - https://acecentre.org.uk/
- Regional Communication Aid Service - https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/services/regional-communication-aid-service-neurological-service-walkergate/
- Barnsley Assistive Technology Service - https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/assistive-technology/
- ACT (Access to Communication and Technology) - https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/rehabilitation/act/
- Electronic Assistive Technology Service (EATS) - http://lincolnatservice.nhs.uk/
- Bristol Communication Aid Service (BCAS)- https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-centre-enablement/services-at-centre/bristol-communication-aid-service
- Augmentative Communication Service - https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/medical-information/clinical-specialties/neurodisability-information-parents-and-visitors/clinics-and-services/augmentative-communication-service
- Compass Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology Service - https://www.rhn.org.uk/what-makes-us-special/services/compass/
- Guy’s and St Thomas’ Assistive Communication Service (GSTT ACS) - https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/our-services/community-assistive-communication-service/overview.aspx
- Chailey Communication Aid Service (CCAS) - https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/chailey-communication-aidservice.htm
- Kent and Medway Communication and Assistive Technology Service (KM CAT) - https://www.kelsi.org.uk/support-for-children-and-young-people/support-for-schools/kent-and-medway-communication-and-assistive-technology-service
- Call Scotland - http://www.callscotland.org.uk
- National Centre for Electronic Assistive Technology (NCEAT)- https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/
Training provision
CASEE also aims to support the establishment, training and development of local AAC services and provide regular training sessions offered free of charge to professionals supporting people who use AAC (Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Teachers, Therapy Assistants, Technical Team Members, Teaching Assistants etc.). You can find a link to our training schedule here.
Courses we provide include:
Books, Boards and Laminators - an introduction to low tech symbol based AAC
- 'Appy Talking' Apps for AAC
- AAC Decision Making in Adults with Acquired Conditions
- AAC in the Classroom
- AAC Before the Hub
- Text Based Low Tech Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Books, Boards and Laminators - an introduction to low tech symbol based AAC
- Use of switches for access: an introduction
- AAC Suppliers Roadshow
- Positioning and Access
Please click on the links to find out more about each course. If you would like us to deliver a course in your local area (within the East of England) please email us on enquiries.casee@nhs.net to discuss.