iOS Accessibility (I) 9th Feb 2021Introducing different accessibility features available within iOS 13 to meet a range of physical, learning and sensory needs, this session will highlight options for touch, voice and switch control and signpost to the online course.
Look2Talk (I) 4th Mar 2021Introducing Ace Centre's Look2Talk resource: an award-winning guide to making a communication book for children who communicate using eye pointing.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Unit (E) Jan 2021In this unit you will explore the needs of individuals with complex communication difficulties who may benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).<br />Participants are encouraged to critically evaluate the range of AAC resources and strategies available. Assessment and implementation of AAC is explored and implications for support and training considered.
AAC Solutions for people with Aphasia (D) 11th March 2021An exploration of AAC solutions that can benefit individuals with Aphasia.
Alphapacks (D) 14th April 2021Explore the different ways that text based resources can be organised to suit the needs of a person and alternative methods of access when pointing is difficult.
Implementing the Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC (D) 28th Apr, 19th May 2021This course is in two sessions: Part 1 - Learn about the development of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how to administer it; Part 2 - Discover how to use the profile to identify appropriate vocabulary for AAC and create communication targets to support personal development.
How to Develop and Use a Communication Book (D) 16th Mar, 30th Mar 2021Explore Developing and Using a Communication Book, who it is suitable for and how to make it.
Developing and Using a Communication Book (I) 14th Jan 2021Find out about Ace Centre's guide to creating a communication book in this free introductory session.
Assistive Technology Unit (E) Sept 2021This unit will provide you with an overview of Assistive Technology (AT) to support communication and learning. You will consider the assessment process for identifying an individual’s AT requirements and ways to evaluate the implementation of resources.
Splash! (I)Splash! is a unique Maths and Shapes software programme. It contains activities and worksheets that cover: number, geometry and shapes, measurement and graphs. Splash! has been designed to support pupils who have access issues, particularly those who have difficulty controlling a computer mouse and/or keyboard and has features that support pupils with low vision.
