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Dysability Inclusion Issues Consultant, Trainer, and Activist

simon
james
stevens
AAC

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) relates to the communication devices and solutions designed for people with speech impairments and no verbal communication.
I am a part-time Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) user as someone who previously used a Lightwriter and now an iPad with a simple app called ‘SpeechAssistant’.
I also have many friends who are non-verbal or have speech impairments, and use a range of communication aids.
I have also worked in the AAC field with a number of organisations including 1Voice, Communications Matters and Toby Churchill.
I have provided Toby Churchill with product evaluation services in relation to developing their Lightwriter.
I also have coordinated an AAC research project within the Midlands funding by Department of Education.
I have presented a number of papers on various issues relating to AAC at Communications Matters conferences by myself, and with Patrick Bates.
I have also presented on using a Lightwriter at ISAAC in Pittsburgh in 2012.
I believe it is important that everyone as the right and ability to communicate in a meaningful and accessible manner as a cornerstone to meeting other outcomes.
I can provide a range of consultancy and training services in terms of an user experience of AAC.