COVID-19 update: Communication Works North and South events postponed
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and following advice from government and Public Health England, we have sadly concluded that there is no option but to postpone both the Communication Works North and Communication Works South events. Communication Works North and Communication Works South will be rearranged for later in the year in line with…
Remote working during COVID-19; Tips and strategies for AAC professionals
At this time of unprecedented uncertainty and change, we are all trying to keep supporting the individuals who require alternative and augmentative communication methods. Here at the Ace Centre, we are keeping face-to-face contact as minimal as possible and getting inventive about how to work at least 2 metres away from our clients. Providing some…
Register for Communication Works 2020
Ace Centre is delighted to be partnering with CENMAC this year to host Communication Works 2020. Building on the success of the annual event that is hosted at Charlton Park School, Ace Centre is working with New Bridge School in Oldham to offer this event for the first time in the North of England: Date…
SEND Technology Research 2019 summary
Following our attendance at the ATIA 202o Annual Conference, we wanted to share with you a summary of SEND Technology Research papers over the past year, that was presented at the Conference with an overview of the contents. Further details can be found here.
Race for Ace as Sophie Takes on the London Marathon!
Working as a speech therapist, Sophie has first-hand knowledge of the impact speech-loss and communication disability can have on a person’s life. She’s also seen the huge difference that access and support using a communication device can make. Sophie wants as many people as possible to have the opportunity to have a voice, whatever their…
Our Ace Year in Numbers
As we step into 2020, we reflect on 2019 and our Ace successes with a little number crunching. Jack Tallant, our Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, has been combining analytics, expertise and healthcare industry insights to drill down into our data. Here’s some of our own Christmas crackers!