Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support people using aided language and symbols to communicate. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.
Course aim:
To raise your awareness of the fundamental skills required when interacting with a person who uses AAC
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To describe typical characteristics of AAC interactions</li>
<li>To identify 4 things that you can do to support an interaction with an AAC user</li>
<li>To use point talking with a communication chart to interact with an AAC user</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
Free access to online learning activities.
Suitable for:
Anyone working with people who use AAC. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
<ul>
<li>AAC Leadership</li>
<li>Aware of how to communicate with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Facilitating AAC Learning</li>
<li>Able to model positive interaction in relation to communicating with someone who uses AAC</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
Log in to Ace Centre Learning
Cost: FREE

On-demand course

Our courses focus on the use of Assistive Technology to enable independence, access to education, learning and leisure activities, and communication.

Online course

Exploring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) that supports face-to-face communication.

Communication

Communication Partners

This online webinar will give you introduction to Computer Aided Design in Assistive Technology, CAD in AT. CAD software to develop assistive technologies is more accessible than ever with competitive pricing and feature-packed software able to run on mainstream computers.
Course aim:
We’ll review how CAD software tools can be used in AT development and how you can take advantage of some of the key benefits. Different approaches to CAD will be reviewed and we’ll explain how to use these tools, for example to be able to access local manufacturing such as 3D printing.
You’ll see how easy it is to get started and how our CAD in AT series of courses can help build your knowledge.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>An introduction to CAD and what it is</li>
<li>Benefits as they relate to assistive technology development</li>
<li>An overview of current software packages</li>
<li>2D or 3D CAD?</li>
<li>Understanding the differences between parametric and surface 3D modelling</li>
<li>Differences between types of CAD software</li>
<li>Using built-in and cloud file management approaches to manage design output</li>
<li>Managing design changes and version control.</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
A pre-recorded webinar supported by online materials and resources for follow up.
Suitable for:
Anyone who works in assistive technology who would like to understand how CAD can benefit their organisation and how to develop future learning. (Unlimited numbers)
IPAACKS competencies:
Management of Resources
<ul>
<li>Aware of legal and policy frameworks in reference to correct and safe use of AAC equipment (e.g. Medical Device Directives, Risk Assessments etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to create resources to support the safe use of AAC technology</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
Log in to Ace Centre Learning.
Cost: Free
Time:
Available from 1st April 2022

This online webinar will give you introduction to Computer Aided Design in Assistive Technology, CAD in AT. CAD software to develop assistive technologies is more accessible than ever with competitive pricing and feature-packed software able to run on mainstream computers.

Engineering

CAD in AT: Introduction

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support communication for people with aphasia. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.
Course aim:
This course provides an introduction to supporting people with aphasia and identifies resources and strategies that be used.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To understand why communication may be more difficult for someone with aphasia.</li>
<li>To now when someone with aphasia need support with their communication.</li>
<li>To describe different communication partner skills that can be used to support someone with aphasia.</li>
<li>To give examples of different resources that can be used by someone with aphasia</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
Free access to online learning activities.
Suitable for:
Individuals who are supporting someone who has aphasia and want to learn more about how to do this effectively. Suitable for families and professionals new to aphasia
IPAACKS competencies:
<ul>
<li>Recognise when someone has communication support needs</li>
<li>Aware of the time and effort involved in learning to communicate using AAC</li>
<li>Aware of different modes of communication , and how these may be used in conjunction with AAC</li>
<li>Aware of how to communicate with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
Log in to Ace Centre Learning
Cost: £30

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.

Supporting Communication for People with Aphasia

Introductory courses will introduce you to what’s possible with Assistive Technology; what equipment is available; and offer case studies to illustrate the resources and its implementation.

Introductory

Developing

Our courses will create opportunities for you to evidence your knowledge and skills to support individuals who use Assistive Technology and enable you to continue your learning of the interdisciplinary requirements of Assistive Technology.

Enhanced

Specialist

Splash! is a unique Maths and Shapes software programme. It has been designed to support pupils who have difficulties with access and are unable to manipulate tools for measurement and drawing. It contains activities and worksheets that cover: number, geometry and shapes, measurement and graphs. Splash! can be controlled using a mouse and/or keyboard and has features that support pupils with low vision.
This course provides videos and guidance for support staff to learn how to use the software. Splash! is available for purchase or as a 30 day trial from <a href="http://www.splash-city.com/">http://www.splash-city.com/</a>

Course aim:
Learn how to use Splash! software. Splash! is an accessible Maths software program that enables students to manipulate shape and measurement tools and record their maths activities using alternative access methods.
You will learn:
To setup a new user in Splash! with appropriate accessibility options to meet individual requirements 
To use the tools in Splash! and create number, geometry, shapes, measures and graphs activities for a student.
Suitable for:
Staff supporting pupils to access the Maths curriculum. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
Assistive Technology (AT) competencies:
Technology: Preparation, Adaptation &amp; Integration
Knowledge of how to create learning activities using appropriate software packages
Course includes:
8 Months access to online learning with instructional videos, handouts and activities to enable you to learn about the software.
Special requirements:
You will need access to Splash! software.
Cost: £30

Exploring ways to support written communication and learning.

Education

Splash!

Course aim:
Explore different ways to access an iPad and provide control. Discover the different accessibility features available within iOS 13 (or above) to meet a range of physical, learning and sensory needs.
This self-directed online course will demonstrate how and why different features are used and who they are suitable for. A particular focus will be on the interaction with the touch screen via touch, voice and switch control and consideration of hearing, visual and learning requirements.
You will learn:
To select accessibility options on an iPad to meet an individual’s abilities and needs 
To understand how an iPad can be set up for different types of physical access and learning needs 
To modify accessibility options to meet an identified need
Suitable for:
Practitioners who support individuals with complex physical, sensory and learning needs. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
Assistive Technology (AT) competencies:
<ul>
<li>Implementation</li>
<li>Aware of the fundamental skills required in order to use an AT solution</li>
<li>Review</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to adapt AT solutions to meet the changing needs and abilities of an individual</li>
<li>Able to make adaptations to an existing AT system as required, and where possible, to meet changing needs and abilities</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
3 Months enrolment to online learning with instructional videos, handouts and activities to enable you to learn about iOS accessibility features.
Special requirements:
You will need to have access to an iPad with iOS 13 or above

Exploring access and control of technology using adaptations to standard equipment.

Access

iOS Accessibility

A live webinar to introduce Ace Centre&#8217;s resource &#8216;Developing and Using a Communication Book&#8217;.
Course aim:
To  share information about Ace Centre&#8217;s &#8216;Developing and Using a Communication Book&#8217;  and explore how it is organised, and who it is suitable for. This session will consider the different Stages and how to select the appropriate Stage for an individual requiring a personalised communication book.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>How communication books differ from communication charts and when they might be required</li>
<li>The key features of &#8216;Developing and Using a Communication Book&#8217;</li>
<li>Who &#8216;Developing and using a Communication Book&#8217; may be suitable for</li>
<li>Where to go next with creating and making a book</li>
</ul>
Suitable for:
Practitioners working with people who use AAC who are responsible for developing communication resources and enabling use of AAC across different environments. This course is working towards the following:
IPAACKS Competencies
Identifying needs
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<li id="yui_3_17_2_1_1606861226390_567">Recognise when someone has communication support needs</li>
<li>Aware of the need for a personalised assessment to identify the contribution AAC may make to an individual’s ability to communicate</li>
</ul>
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Course includes: 
A live webinar to introduce this resource and provide guidance about how to develop the book from templates. The webinar will be 12:30-1pm and a link to the course will be available when you log in.
Special requirements:
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers for the live webinar: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Time: 12.30-1pm
Cost: FREE

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