The Power of Communication (AAC)

This film (available as a DVD) has been produced by Communication Matters to provide an introductory presentation on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for people with complex communication needs.

AAC includes the use of eye pointing, gesture, signing, symbols, word boards, or electronic speech output devices like that used by Stephen Hawking. Everyone uses AAC techniques from time to time, but some people depend on them all the time.

The film (running time 9 minutes) delivers a powerful message that communication really does matter. It also celebrates and promotes communication in all its forms - central to the values of Communication Matters. We hope this film will be of general interest - and in particular to service managers and purchasers who have responsibility for AAC services, but who have little or no experience of working with people who communicate using AAC. It aims to provide a starting point for more informed decisionmaking on AAC service delivery and planning.

The DVD of the film is available from Communication Matters: http://www.communicationmatters.org.u...

For more information about Communication Matters, please visit http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk