9.00 Registration and Coffee
9.30 Anna Reeves, ACE Centre North Manager
- An update on the latest developments at ACE Centre North and in the world of AAC
10.00-11.00 Katie Holmes, Research Manager, Communication Matters
- Communication Matters, ‘Research Matters’ - Update
11.00 11.30 Coffee
11.30- 12.30
A. Alli Gaskin & Suzanne Martin, Speech and Language Therapists - Lancasterian School, Manchester.
- An introduction to PODD — (Pragmatic Ordered Dynamic Display) Communication Books
B. Euan Roberton, Clinical Specialist, Dynavox Ltd.
- ‘Rebuilding Communication for People with Aphasia—Maximising Communication Potential using AAC’.
12.30– 1.30 Lunch
1.30 - 2.30
C. Will Wade - Lead Occupational Therapist, Kent Communication & Assistive Technology Service
- ‘Apps for AAC’ - A look at the range of AAC applications available for the Apple iPad and iPod.
D. Clare Latham, - Speech and Language Therapist, Milton Keynes
- ‘You Matter—an easy to present course for parents and support staff to facilitate communication using AAC’.
3.00-3.30 Andy Walker & David Porter
- ‘Using a joystick to access the iPhone/iPad on a wheelchair’.
3.30-4.00 Mark Saville - Ace Centre Advisory Trust
- ‘Speech Bubble’ - A website with details of over 100 communication aids.
- What’s New? ACE Centre North update on new Assistive Technology