To provide services and carry out research and development projects across Scotland working with all those involved in meeting the needs of people who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and / or specialised technology use, particularly in education.
Services provided:
- An assessment and support service for a small number of children with complex communication, physical and learning needs who might benefit from information and communication technology. Children are referred through education authority channels
- Provides information and advice in response to general enquiries on communication technology for people with disabilities
- Maintains an open-access reference library of books, journals and videos which can be consulted by arrangement
- Maintains a website which is a source of substantial information
- Loan of specialist equipment for communication and learning to allow for extended assessment and evaluation of a device or system before purchase
- Training and staff development opportunities relevant to people working with children and adults
- Various research projects underway.
Cost:
Contact organisation for further details of cost and fees.
Address
University of Edinburgh
Paterson's Land
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ
United Kingdom
Phone: 0131 651 6236
Website: https://www.callscotland.org.uk
Email: call.scotland@ed.ac.uk
Fax: 0131 651 6234