The ability to communicate is fundamental to a basic quality of life, yet for many people effective communication is difficult.
We work with children and adults with a learning or physical disability who face just such challenges.



Latest News
Forthcoming Network Day - Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Service Level Agreements - A cost effective way to access our services. For more information please contact the Centre on 0161 684 2333
Building Schools for the Future - We can help you with planning the special needs ICT specification for BSF.
The purpose of the Trust is to raise awareness of the importance of speech, language and communication across the children's workforce and to enable practiotioners to access the best training and expertise to support all childrens communication needs.
Many Stories - ONE VOICE - Writing Contest
BUPA London 10k Run - Be among the first people to run in this prestigious new event. All individual places have been filled but we have 20 guaranteed charity places. If you would like to run for us please contact Rachel on 0161 684 2333
John Bercow Review - The first major review in seven years for people with speech, language and communication needs.
Network Days - Thanks to those of you who attended are recent Network Day at the ACE Centre North. Presentations from this day and previous Networks Days are available to download
Communication Aid Provision - 'A review of the Literature' (published by SCOPE)
Special Schools - Looking for Specialist Status? - We can help!
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.
Have a look at our range of Voice Output Communication Aids and Access devices available for loan. Price List
Assistive Technology on the WEB
AAC Questionnaire- Evidence of need Questionnaire.