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.
Assistive Technology Training
There are still places availble on this popular course starting on Tuesday 7th February 2012. Delivered over four one day sessions it covers assessment, access and positioning, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and recording and retrieving iof information. More Details
School support for pupils with complex physical and communication difficulties
Find out how we are helping schools get value for money out of limited budgets, and the best educational outcomes for pupils. Our cost-effective advice, training and assessment services enable you to provide across-the-board assistive and communication technology support to your staff and students.
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December Network Day
Our recent Network Day at the the ACE Centre North was held on Thursday December 1st and was attended by over 50 delegates including professionals and parents. The programme was packed with presentations, workshops and updates covering a range of AAC related topics. Download Presentations from the day.
Watch out for the next Network Day on Thursday 21st June 2012.
Case Studies The ACE Centres have produced a series of short films which demonstrate how Assistive Technology can help individuals achieve their potential. Each case study is less than five minutes long and focuses on one individual’s use of assistive technology and what this enables that person to achieve as independently as possible. Please use these short films to help promote the use of assistive technology, we would like them to be seen by as many people as possible. Download here
FC United Minithon 2011 
ACE Centre North partnered FC United on Sunday 16th October in Chorlton for a fundraising 'Minithon', a 5k 'Run, Walk or Crawl' challenge in Chorlton Meadows, Manchester. The day was a great success and saw a fantastic turnout of over 160 participants from FC United, ACE Centre North and Stockport County Supporters Co-operative. The event will help us to raise funds to buy the latest eye-gaze system for assessment and training for people with complex communication needs. If you would like to support our team from the ACE Centre North please visit www.justgiving.com/minithon2011 View the full picture gallery
Know your AAC - Anna Reeves examines the state of specialist services and equipment provision for children with complex communication needs. Published in SEN Magazine http://www.senmagazine.co.uk
Other Ways of Speaking - A new booklet from The Communication Trust
Previous News Stories
FC United teams up with ACE Centre North
Mayor of Oldham raises funds for ACE Centre North
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Find out how to access our services in the most cost effective way. |
Loan Bank of AT & AAC Resources Look at our range of Voice Output Communication Aids and Access devices available for loan. Price List |
Training dates for 2011 AT and AAC Training Courses Click here for more details |
Free Resources Downloadable and open source software as well as a few useful website links. |
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. |
Looking for Specialist Status - find out how we can help. |
Information Days We offer free one hour information appointments here at the Centre.
Find details of over 100 communication aids
2011 is the national year of communication
Other ways of speaking This booklet provides information about children and young people who use a variety of different ways to communicate, how you can help support them and where to go for further information.
APPS for AAC Software for the iPod, iPhone and iPad to assist with speech and language difficulties.