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Users with speech impairments

1 Voice

Family and social perspective on communication and recognizes the great need for adult role models to inspire children and families alike. 1 Voice promotes families supporting each other to overcome the isolation that being unable to speak can bring.

AFASIC

Parent-led organization to help children and young people with speech and language impairments and their families; provides information and training for parents and professionals; produces a range of publications.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication Policy

Northamptonshire County Council Document useful as a reference for others tasked with defining AAC policy and procedures.

British Stammering Association

Support and help for children and those who experience stammering, library - loaning books, audio and video tapes, also guidelines to help your child and self help.

Communication Aids Project

Funded by the DfES and managed by Becta. CAP is designed to help pupils who have a significant difficulty in communicating with others.

Communication Matters

UK national charitable organisation of members concerned with the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs of people with complex communication needs.

Find a voice

Helping people without speech: on-line information to everyone and personal support to individuals, their carers and professionals in Kent and Medway.

I CAN

Charity that helps children with speech and language difficulties to communicate.

Speakability

Helps people with aphasia, their carers and professionals through an Information Service; a network of support groups; training courses/meetings. Also supports professionals.

Speech & Language Therapy Research Unit (SLTRU)

Aims to increase understanding of the nature of speech language and communication disorders, to establish effective ways to manage and treat those disorders and to increase understanding of their impact on people and society, placing a strong emphasis on consumer views.

Speech Therapy and Language Software

Range of software, articles and links.

Talking Point

Information for parents and professionals about speech, language and communication difficulties in children.

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Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications.  Continue reading

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