Introductory Level (Webinar)

An introductory webinar exploring ways to support Switch access. This webinar compliments the self-directed online study course.

Cost: FREE

Introductory Level (Webinar)

An introductory webinar exploring ways to support Eyegaze access. This webinar compliments the self-directed online study course.

Cost: FREE

Introductory Level (Webinar)

An introductory webinar exploring ways to support Switch access. This webinar compliments the self-directed online study course.

Cost: FREE

Introductory Level (Webinar)

An introductory webinar exploring ways to support Mouse access. This webinar compliments the self-directed online study course.

Cost: FREE

Introductory Level (Webinar)

An introductory webinar exploring ways to support Touch access. This webinar compliments the self-directed online study course.

Cost: FREE

Introductory Level (Webinar)

Introducing Ace Centre's Look2Talk resource: an award-winning guide to making a communication book for children who communicate using eye pointing.

Cost: FREE

Developing Level (Self-directed online study)

Explore accessibility settings in iOS 13 and learn about adaptations that can be made as well as alternative ways to control the iPad such as mouse, voice and switch.

Cost: FREE

Learn about touch control as an access method to iPads, phones and tablets. Find out how you can help people to use touch to access a wide range of activities.

Learn about different types of mice and mouse alternatives, and how to improve the skills required to use them.

Learn about switch control as an access method. Find out about different types of switches,  how they control technology and the skills required to use them.

Learn about eye pointing as an access method. Explore the skills required to use eye pointing for different activities and the technology to enable control of a computer using eyes.

Learn about using voice control to enter text, operate a tablet or PC or to control your environment. Find out who it is suitable for and when it might be considered as an access method.

Enhanced Level (Teacher-supported online study)

Investigate alternative access methods including touch, mouse, switch, voice and eye gaze and explore how control of assistive technology can enhance communication and learning.

Cost: £800

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' is suitable for, how to select the appropriate Stage and discover how to use the templates in Boardmaker 7 to create an individualised resource. This session will be in two parts and is supported by Tobii Dynavox.

Cost: £120

Introductory Level  (Webinar)

A live webinar to introduce Ace Centre's resource 'Developing and Using a Communication Book'.

Cost: FREE

Introductory Level (Self-directed online study)

An introduction to supporting people with aphasia. This self-directed online course provides tips and strategies that you can do to communicate effectively with someone with aphasia. 

Cost: £30

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

This course is in two sessions: 
Part 1 - Learn about the development of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how to administer it;
Part 2 - Discover how to use the profile to identify appropriate vocabulary for AAC and create communication targets to support personal development.

Cost: £120

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

This webinar and self-directed online learning course encourages a more detailed look at communication partner skills. Explore skills to practice yourself and ways to support others to develop their skills. 

Cost: £30

Introductory Level (Self-directed online study)

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop your communication partner skills to support AAC users. You will have access to online activities to work through independently. This course is suitable for anyone working with people who use AAC.

Cost: FREE

Introductory Level (Self-directed online study)

Splash! is a unique Maths and Shapes software programme. It contains activities and worksheets that cover: number, geometry and shapes, measurement and graphs. Splash! has been designed to support pupils who have access issues, particularly those who have difficulty controlling a computer mouse and/or keyboard and has features that support pupils with low vision. 

Cost:  £30

Introductory Level (Self-directed online study)

Built-in access outlines the accessibility features that are available within Windows and iOS and explores the ways the different types of support for vision, hearing, physical access and attention needs.

Cost:  FREE

Understanding The Benefits of AT (Self-directed online study)

This course guides you through the fundamentals of assistive technology in six easy lessons.   

Cost:  FREE

Introductory Level (Webinar)

This 1 hour webinar will introduce the use of 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop 2D profiles for real world Assistive Technology solutions.

Introductory Cost: FREE

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

Using a 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) package, delegates will understand and the key concepts in 3D parametric modelling of sketches and features using Autodesk Fusion 360. Delegates are required to use Autodesk Fusion 360 on their own device.

Introductory Cost:  £30

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

Using a 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) package, delegates will understand and the key concepts in 3D parametric modelling of sketches and features using Autodesk Fusion 360. Delegates are required to use Autodesk Fusion 360 on their own device.

Introductory Cost:  £30

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

Using free 3 D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software you will learn how to scan objects and manipulate the CAD models produced ready for 3D printing or CNC machining.

Introductory Cost: £30

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

Local standards and regulations are important considerations when developing Assistive Technologies. While they can appear extremely complex. in reality they may be simpler than you think.

Introductory Cost: £30

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)

Introductory Cost: £30

Hill House Partnership with Ace Centre

Montacute School Partnership with Ace Centre

Newbridge School Partnership with Ace Centre

A shared area for all LAACES participants.

Dorset Local AAC Services pilot project 

Communication Access UK Training Modules for Ace Centre Staff

This course is for Ace Centre Learning authors. Follow these guidelines to avoid pitfalls, solve common issues, ensure compliancy and to retain a consistent visual style across the Ace Centre Learning courses.