Communication Matters

UK branch of ISAAC

Aims:

Communication Matters is the UK branch of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) which focuses on the needs of people with complex communication needs who may benefit from AAC systems to maximise their opportunities and enhance their life. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems includes eye pointing, gesture, signing, using symbol/word boards, and electronic speech devices. Worldwide, there are 17 national chapters of ISAAC, co-ordinated by a Secretariat based in Canada.

Services provided:

  • Information provision – on the Communication Matters website, www.communicationmatters.org.uk and in leaflet format
  • Organise a three-day annual conference, one-day regional study days and AAC Information Days / exhibitions focusing on the latest AAC systems
  • Mentoring Project funded by the National Lottery Community Foundation.

Communication support needs:

Members and service users of Communication Matters may require communication support to:

  • understand written and spoken language
  • express themselves
  • interact with others

Address

3rd Floor
University House
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
United Kingdom

Phone: 0113 343 1533
Website: http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk
Email: admin@communicationmatters.org.uk

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