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

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

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

Access

iOS Accessibility

<h3>Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study</h3>
<h3>Course aim:</h3>
Develop your knowledge and skills to identify appropriate AAC solutions. This course explores the fundamental principles of AAC assessment and is suitable for people working with anyone who may benefit from aided language systems.
<h3>You will learn:</h3>
<ul>
<li>To recognise factors to consider in an AAC assessment</li>
<li>To identify assessment questions to ask</li>
<li>To consider the importance of documenting observations accurately;</li>
<li>To evaluate tools to support AAC assessment.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suitable for:</h3>
Practitioners responsible for identifying AAC solutions for people with complex communication needs. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies
<ul>
<li>Assessment
<ul>
<li>Able to carry out an informal AAC assessment with guidance and/or using an existing proforma</li>
<li>Able to contribute observations to the more complex AAC assessment</li>
<li>Able to identify when alternative accessing and mounting options may be required and seek support with this, when necessary</li>
<li>Aware when a more specialised assessment would be beneficial</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Review
<ul>
<li>Able to gather information, and to observe and make judgements in relation to whether or not an AAC system continues to be appropriate and to meet the needs and abilities of the individual</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Course includes:</h3>
1 x three-hour webinar, and four weeks&#8217; enrolment to self-directed learning materials.
Time: 9:30am &#8211; 12:30pm UTC (a link will be available in the course when you log in)
Cost: £30

Runs on specific date

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

Communication

AAC Assessment Tools

<h3>Developing Level (teacher-supported online study)</h3>
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.
<h3>Course aim:</h3>
To recognise the skills required to use AAC and how to positively support AAC interactions. This is a self-directed online course encouraging you to reflect on your behaviours as a communication partner and support the development of skills in others.
<h3>You will learn:</h3>
<ul>
<li>To describe the skills required to use an AAC system;</li>
<li>To discriminate between directive and non-directive language;</li>
<li>To identify communication partners skills to develop;</li>
<li>To embed effective communication partner skills in a setting.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suitable for:</h3>
Practitioners supporting AAC users to develop their communication skills and learn how to use their AAC system effectively. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
<ul>
<li>Implementation:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the role of skilled communication partners in enhancing communication for the person using AAC</li>
<li>Able to independently promote effective use of the AAC system to the team around the person using AAC</li>
<li>Able to identify the barriers for an individual and provide practical solutions to overcome them, seeking support if required</li>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AAC</li>
<li>Support the person using AAC to develop the required knowledge and skills</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>AAC Leadership:
<ul>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Facilitating AAC Learning:
<ul>
<li>Able to model positive interaction in relation to their communicating with someone who uses AAC</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Course includes:</h3>
Webinar and self-directed online learning materials including videos and activities.
<h3>Special requirements:</h3>
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Time: 12pm &#8211; 1pm UTC (a link will be available in the course when you log in)
Cost: £30

Coaching Communication Partners

Introductory Level  (Face-to-face)
This two day introductory workshop is hosted and delivered at Ace Centre in Oldham by our certified PODD trainer, Suzanne Martin.
The course aims to discuss the teaching and learning strategies for implementing PODD communication systems and is taught as a face -to-face course. Because of the nature of the content, there will be no remote attendance.
Learning Outcomes: 
<ul>
<li>The challenges faced when creating communication systems in relation to vocabulary organisation, layout, design and range of access strategies and when customising systems to meet individual requirements;</li>
<li>The importance of receptive language input and of creating a language learning environment;</li>
<li>The features of a PODD communication system, including vocabulary organisation, layout, design, range of access strategies, and how these can be customised to meet individual requirements;</li>
<li>How to use PODD generic template resources to produce customised communication books.</li>
</ul>
Schedule: 
Wednesday 22nd March 2023: 9am &#8211; 5pm UTC
Thursday 23rd March 2023: 9am &#8211; 5pm UTC
Cost: £225
Directions to Ace Centre can be found here: <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/contact/oldham">https://acecentre.org.uk/contact/oldham</a>

Oldham

PODD 2 Day Introductory Workshop

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study)
Explore how to develop and use a communication book, who it is suitable for and how to make it. 
Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who &#8216;Developing and Using a Communication Book&#8217; 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. 

This course is over two sessions which will provide an appraisal of vocabulary to make a communication book exploring the principles behind Ace Centre&#8217;s &#8216;Developing and Using a Communication Book&#8217;.
Course aim:
To introduce the principles of &#8216;Developing and Using a Communication Book&#8217;  and consider who it is suitable for and how to select the appropriate stage. This course will combine webinars and self -directed online study.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To describe the vocabulary organisation of the DUCB resource</li>
<li>To state which level of DUCB would be suitable for an individual and why</li>
<li>To manipulate DUCB templates in Boardmaker 7 to create a communication 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.
IPAACKS Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Implementation</li>
<li>Able to select and format vocabulary appropriate to the person using AAC, with guidance as appropriate</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
3 months access to online materials, 2 live webinars and free trial of Boardmaker 7/ InPrint3
Session 1: 27th April 2023 (1.30pm – 4.30pm UTC+1) Interactive webinar exploring when you might introduce a personalised communication book, different ways to organise language, and different methods of retrieval. The session will focus on Ace Centre’s Developing and Using a Communication Book and how to identify and select appropriate vocabulary.
Session 2: 4th May 2023 (1.30pm – 4.30pm UTC +1) Interactive webinar utilising symbol software to create a personalised communication book.
Special requirements:
A laptop to install and trial Boardmaker 7/ InPrint3
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers for the live webinar: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Cost: £120

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