Ace Centre Learning

Communication

Alphabet Charts

ABC spelling charts

Encoded alphabet charts

Frequency layout spelling charts

High contrast charts

QWERTY alphabet charts

Charts with the alphabet + some words and phrases to point to

Coded alphabet charts

Letter codes

Alphabets you can point to

Alphabets you can eye point to

Charts for Listener Mediated Scanning

Alphabet communication book templates

E-Books

Getting Started

Publications

Additional Packs

Seasonal resources

ChristmAce

Software

Symbol Charts

Symbol charts with core vocabulary

Symbol charts for playing with toys

Symbol charts for imaginative play

Symbol charts for playing games

Symbol charts for active play

Symbol charts for reading, looking at photos & telling stories

Symbol charts for watching television

Symbol charts for creative play

Symbol charts for daily routines

Alternative access symbol charts

Altered colours

Altered spacing to support direct access

Coded access

Combination access

Encoding

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Paper-based resources to support Communication for Adults with Progressive Conditions

<p>This guide provides information about paper-based tools and strategies that can support communication if speech is becoming or has become difficult due to an acquired progressive condition. It is written for people living with such a condition and also for family, carers and relevant professionals.</p>


<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">For a more general all round introduction to low tech symbol based AAC, you could see another resource in this AAC Information Series, Getting Started with AAC: Using low tech symbol based systems with children.</p>


Access to low-tech symbol based resources when pointing is difficult

<p>The aim of this resource is explore access to low tech symbol based AAC when accessing standard resources is difficult physically or visually. It is aimed at people who are familiar with low tech AAC, but want to find out more about how to adjust and adapt the resources to meet individual needs.</p>


<p>Please note that this resource is not suggesting that low tech is ‘best’, or that low tech is a prerequisite to a more high tech communication aid. It is simply about valuing the role of paper based communication systems, and sharing lots of ideas and strategies to help develop and support them. You may well find that many of the ideas and strategies are useful when it comes to other forms of communication too.</p>


Designing and using alphabet charts

<p>The aim of this resource is help you design and use alphabet charts with people who can’t rely on speech, enabling them to communicate to the best of their ability. Through communication we can express ourselves, learn, have fun, and be active members of society</p>


Developing and Using a Communication Book (I) 18th Oct 21

<p>A live webinar to introduce Ace Centre&#8217;s resource &#8216;Developing and Using a Communication Book&#8217;. The webinar will be at 12pm-1pm and a link will be available in the course area.</p>


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<p>The design of our Ace Centre E-Tran frame has been carefully considered to give the best experience for both user and communication partner.</p>
<p>This ergonomic and lightweight board allows for holding with elbows locked making it more comfortable to use for longer periods than other E-Tran frames. Extensive testing was applied by Ace Centre to find the best font and colours for ease of use and identification of letters.</p>
<p>The text has been printed directly onto the plastic to make it easier to wipe down. It’s manufactured from PET-G, a thermoplastic polyester, which means the Ace Centre E-Tran is longer lasting with improved chemical resistance during decontamination procedures.</p>
<p><b>Features and benefits:</b></p>
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<li>Ergonomic design for comfort</li>
<li>Lightweight and easy to use</li>
<li>Improved chemical resistance for cleaning</li>
<li>Wide central opening for eye contact</li>
<li>Printed and blank options available</li>
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<p><b>Specification:</b></p>
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<li>Weight: 400g</li>
<li>Dimensions: 377mm wide x 334m high. 3mm thick, 9mm thick at handles</li>
<li>Material: PET-G (thermoplastic polyester)</li>
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<p><b>Costs: </b></p>
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<div>Price exclusive of VAT</div>
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<li>Free shipping</li>
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Ace Centre E-Tran Frame

Printed

Blank

ABC with core words

Word

QWERTY with core words

QWERTY chart with useful words for a child

Simple charts you can point to (Word versions that can be edited)

<p>There are a huge array of apps available on app stores and a wide range of solutions from commercial suppliers to help you communicate when you are literate and want to ‘type out a message’.</p>
<p>We’re often asked which resource is “best” but there is nothing that’s “best” for everyone!<br />
Instead, to help you find the right solution for you, it’s worthwhile to think about what features these AAC resources have and think about what features you need. <b>Follow the link above for all the video and resources. </b></p>


Resources