Friday Announcements – 10 January 2025
1. How To Develop & Use a Communication Book Taster Session!
2. Accessing Your Liberator Regional Consultant
3. Come and see Therapy Box at ATIA!
4. Advance Accessibility and Inclusion: Collaboration Opportunities
News from Communication Matters:
5. CM AAC User Focus Group Next Meeting
6. About Friday Announcements
1. How To Develop & Use a Communication Book Taster Session!
From Ryan Crowe, Ace Centre:
Join us on the 29th January for a 30 minute session looking at the DUCB resource and discussing the benefits of a personalised communication book live with our clinicians. Amongst other things, the session will look at how to select the appropriate stage of the book and show the template options available.
Find out more and register for your place here.
2. Accessing Your Liberator Regional Consultant
From Emily Gabrielle, Liberator Ltd:
It’s easy to book a virtual appointment with our Regional Consultants.
Virtual appointments are a great way to have a catch up, chat through some ideas or refresh your AAC knowledge with some basic training. They are also a great way to discuss possible device loans or assessments prior to booking face to face appointments.
Head to https://www.liberator.co.uk/training-events/aacconsultants, check the map, then scroll down to your identified consultant and book the appointment type you need easily.
3. Come and see Therapy Box at ATIA!
From Annie Galvin, Therapy Box Ltd:
We’re excited to announce that Therapy Box will be at ATIA 2025, from January 29th to February 1st. You’ll find us at Stand 302, where we’ll be showcasing our innovative apps and solutions for speech, language, and communication.
Come by to:
- Explore our latest releases, including the Colourful Semantics bundle and Predictable 7 with its groundbreaking features.
- See live demonstrations of how our tools can support therapy and communication needs.
- Meet the team and share your feedback or ideas!
4. Advance Accessibility and Inclusion: Collaboration Opportunities
From Nirmal Pillai, Torchit Electronics India Pvt. Ltd:
Introducing Torchit, a social tech company empowering persons with disabilities. Our mission is to impact 10 million families by 2030, fostering an inclusive and independent society.
Our assistive solutions have benefited 250,000+ families in India and Asia, earning us 80+ accolades, including from the President of India, USAID, and the World Bank.
Our offerings include:
- Saarthi Smart Cane & Jyoti AI Smart Glasses: Used by 200,000+ visually impaired individuals in 40+ countries.
- 700+ Assistive Solutions: For mobility, Braille, inclusive education, hearing aids, and daily living.
- 150+ Inclusive Resource Hubs: Vibrant spaces for awareness and accessibility.
We would like to propose collaborations to amplify impact through:
- Distribution Partnerships: Offering affordable solutions to customers.
- Inclusive Education Kits: Tailored tools for students with disabilities.
To discuss which solutions align with UK needs, or for more information, please email [email protected].
5. CM AAC User Focus Group Next Meeting
The next meeting of the CM AAC User Focus Group will be on Thursday 16th January at 4pm.
If you would like to join us, and are not on our mailing list, please contact [email protected] for an invite.
6. About Friday Announcements
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