United Kingdom

Patrick Poon 

The United Kingdom consists of four constituent countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. A group of disabled young people who have severe communication impairments have come up with their Top Tips on how to make sure they are listened to and consulted with. The teenagers, who use alternative ways of communicating, worked closely with a team of facilitators to write the lyrics to what is a cool musical DVD. 'LISTEN TO ME' - 1Voice Communicating Together Teenage Project can be viewed on You Tube. Copies of the DVD are available from 1Voice for a small donation to cover postage costs.   

UK: Terry Gibson and Michael Reed 

Terry Gibson and her son Michael Reed organized several workshops during October where they and others created AAC materials. Michael Reed, a person who uses AAC, was interviewed by the local media.

UK: Debbie Bissaker 

The Holbrook School created a display to promote communication awareness. Students who rely on AAC used their devices around school.