TRAINING UNITS

ACE Centre North Training Units involve 4 training days + independent study.They may be accredited with Manchester Metropolitan University and combined to achieve professional qualifications.

Cost £600 per Unit + Accreditation fee if required

Recording Unit 10th October 07, 22nd November 07, 29th January 08, 19th March 08 (NB this course will begin again in April 08)

Explore the use of supportive software to communicate written information using sounds, symbols, graphics and text

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)Unit 5th October 07, 6th December 07, 11th January 08, 13th March 08

Develop your knowledge ofAACresources, strategies practices and principles

Assistive Technology Unit 19th, 26th February 08, 4th, 11th March 08

An overview of Assistive Technology to support individuals with communication and physical disabilities

The Assistive Technology Unitis also delivered regionally. For more information about these courses or to find out if it will be available in your area, please contact:

Alan Standerwick (Training coordinator) tel: 0161 684 2333

DAY COURSES

Clicker 5 Tuesday 9th October 07- 10.00am - 4.00pm £150(incl. lunch)

Get familiar with this power fulmultimedia supportivesoftware

Play with IT! Wednesday 7th November 07 - 10.00am - 4.00pm £150(incl. lunch)

An opportunity to investigate our favourite early years software programs, and create some of your own resources to take away

Prepare toPlay! Wednesday 28th November 07 - 10.00am - 4.00pm £150(incl. lunch)

Investigateresources and strategies to enable young children with physical disabilities to play more freely