1. Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment CPD Event – Childhood Apraxia of Speech
2. LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! National Residential Weekend (under 18s)
3. AAC Technician Vacancy at Fairfields School
4. Call For Presentations – TechAbility26
News from Communication Matters
5. Glasgow AAC Information Day – Register Now!
6. Voices Without Limits – Communication Club Scotland
7. CM 2026 Abstract Submissions 1 Week Left!
8. CM Conference 2026 – Save the Date!
9. About Friday Announcements
1. Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment CPD Event- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
From Ruth Rowntree, Speech Apraxia UK:
We invite you to join us at our virtual Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment CPD Event, with specialist training and education sessions from the ReST research team in Australia.
Monday 23 March 2026, 9:30am -12.30pm.
Together, the sessions combine research, lived experience and clinical application to strengthen understanding and delivery of effective CAS intervention.
To learn more and book your ticket, click here.
2. LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! National Residential Weekend (under 18s)
From Jo Cope, 1Voice:
This year you are invited to join the 1Voice Circus! To be better able to support families, the weekend is open to school-aged children only (under 18s).
- Fun, circus-themed communication activities, for all levels
- Parents’ and carers’ workshops
- Meet AAC role models
- Fully accessible accommodation
Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August.
Full information is on our website – NRW26 Booking Page – 1Voice
Booking closes 12pm on Monday 23 March.
3. AAC Technician Vacancy at Fairfields School
From Sophie Hill, Fairfields School:
Fairfields School is a community special school in Northampton for pupils aged 4 to 11 years. The school meets the needs of pupils who have significant, severe or profound learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
We are currently looking to appoint an AAC Technician to join our staff team. As an AAC Technician, you will provide support to staff in the County AAC Service in equipment management, installation and assigning, provide support to service users and their families, to ensure equipment is fully understood and utilised, provide support to health, social care and education professionals in the use and deployment of AAC technology.
If you’re ready to make a real difference and take pride in impactful, rewarding work, this could be the perfect role for you.
Permanent, part-time position.
£29,540 – £32,597 (Annually, FTE)
Closing date: 11/05/2026
Interview date: 18/05/2026
To learn more and apply for this role, click here.
4. Call For Presentations – TechAbility26
From Fil McIntyre, Natspec:
Would you like to showcase interesting and exciting Assistive Technology practice? Have you undertaken impactful research to share with other AT professionals?
Take the opportunity to present your practice or research at TechAbility26, a leading UK Assistive Technology conference. To have your presentation considered, please complete the expression of interest to present form.
Deadline for submission is 24 April.
TechAbility26 takes place on Thursday 19 November at Coventry Building Society Arena.
If you would like to discuss suitability before submitting, get in touch with us at [email protected]
5. Glasgow AAC Information Day – Register Now!
We’re delighted to be heading to Glasgow once more for the CM AAC Information Day 2026. This AAC Information Day is a product demonstration day supported and presented by our Commercial Members from the UK’s leading suppliers of communication aids, equipment, software and symbol systems.
The day consists of five sessions which provide information and offer up-to-date knowledge on the range of AAC products available in the UK. There will also be an exhibition period where you can try out products.
Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026.
Venue: Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Beardmore Street, Clydebank, Glasgow, G81 4SA.
Cost: FREE to attend! Lunch & refreshments are provided.
We are still finalising the list of suppliers attending, and more details will shortly be available on our website:
Places are limited, so do register now to secure your attendance! If you have any questions, please contact the CM office at [email protected]
6. Voices Without Limits – Communication Club Scotland
We invite AAC users in Scotland to come along to our first communication club, ‘Voices without Limits’. This is an opportunity for you to meet other AAC users, take part in some fun activities and share tips and tricks on how you use your communication device. The club is suitable for young people and adults who use AAC (aged 14+ years).
The first club session will take place on Thursday 16 April, at 10.30am-12.30pm at Corseford College in Inchinnan. There is plenty of free parking. Light refreshments will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own lunch.
10.30am – 12.30pm, Thursday 16 April 2026,
Corseford College, India of Inchinnan, Inchinnan PA4 9LH
To register for this event, please click here.
7. CM 2026 Abstract Submissions – 1 Week Left!
We invite you to submit abstracts for our 40th anniversary conference!
As we celebrate four decades of advocacy and innovation in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), we’re seeking presentations, workshops, and poster submissions that push boundaries and champion limitless communication for all.
Abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstracts Committee who will meet after the deadline. Submitting authors chosen will be informed by mid-May 2026.
The deadline for abstract submission is Midnight (BST), Friday 27 March, 2026.
8. CM Conference 2026 – Save The Date!
Join us in Leeds on 13-15 September 2026 for an exciting event packed full of informative presentations, inspiring stories and insight into the advancing world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Our conference offers a diverse programme of events that brings AAC users, their families and carers together with researchers, professionals and suppliers to learn, network, socialise and celebrate.
Further details will be shared once announced.
In the meantime, visit our website to learn more about plans for this year’s event.
9. About Friday Announcements
These ‘Friday Announcements’ comprise weekly product updates, upcoming courses, and supplier news. Please email [email protected] with the item you want to be included by Thursday at 5pm – no more than 200 words (one entry per organisation per week) – and include contact email and/or link so readers can find out further information (no file attachments please).
Advance notice: There will be no Friday Announcements on Friday 3 April, due to the Bank Holiday.
