Useful Websites

This page has the details of other websites which have Inclusive Communication Resources or that are accessible for people with learning disabilities.

How it is - useful visual resources that have been developed to help children communicate about a range of important issues. It has been developed by Triangle and is funded and supported by the NSPCC.   To visit their website and see their useful resources please click the link above.

  Aladdin's Cave Beacon Hill School Specialist Sensory Library and Resource Base. Parents, guardians, carers, relatives or those who work with people with special needs are eligible to join. There are hundreds of sensory resources available to borrow, free of charge.

 Netbuddy.org.uk is an award winning site for swapping practical tips and information on all aspects of supporting people with learning disabilities. Over 1,000 tips from people with first-hand experience of learning disability. Brushing teeth, challenging behaviour, bed-wetting, constipation... there's a tip for that!

Preparing for Adulthood is a two year programme funded by the Department for Education as part of the delivery support for 'Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability' green paper.  Click on the link above to visit their website and to find out who they are and what they do.

Click on the link or picture for Bereavement Resources 

(Picture courtesy of the Plymouth Project, funded by the Big Lottery.)

Click on the link or picture for Easy Read Resources including lots of health resources.

New and coming soon -  Grid Player from Smartbox is a new augmentative and alternative communication App from Sensory Software. It enables you to use grids from The Grid 2 on other devices - iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and the new Papoo Touch communication aid. Smartbox Assistive Technology supply systems to help people with disabilities to communicate and access computers.

Mencap.org.uk Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. We work with people with a learning disability to change laws and services, challenge prejudice and directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

IPSEA.org.uk Independent Parental Special Education Advice has created 40 new resources to help parents take action with common SEN issues. These are free to download, click on the link above to see the advice sheets that have been written to help you get the special education provision that a child is legally entitled to.

Easy-Read-Online Limited Easy-Read-Online makes websites, web pages and other digital applications that are easy for people who have difficulty in reading and writing

Promote the Vote have created this website so that people with learning disabilities can find out about voting.

TalkSense contains information on teaching and learning in the field of Special Education, including sections on Augmentative Communication, Multi-Sensory Referencing, Objects Of Reference, Switch Access, Working with symbols, Teaching through Toys, and many others.

The site provides information for people working in SEN with all levels of learning ability at all ages: from those experiencing Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties to those individuals who are cognitively able but have issues of physical access to the curriculum. TalkSense offers a number of free downloads and services. The site uses symbols, video, documents, PowerPoint, and other media to illustrate the concepts covered to try and keep the information easy to read and digest.

Widgit Symbols are the foundation of Widgit. Designed in collaboration with language and communication experts, Widgit Symbols support understanding and communication by enabling people who may struggle with reading to have access to written information and communicate more independently. http://www.widgit.com/ or click on the logo

Liberator.co.uk Liberator's Philosophy is "our customer's success in our success". In addition to offering a comprehensive range of communication aids, adapted toys, switches, computer accessories, learning and inclusion aids, they feel they provide the best support within the industry.

CHANGE is a leading national human rights organisation, campaigning for equal rights for all people with learning disabilities. CHANGE produces training and accessible information on subjects including parenting, sexuality, employment, health, housing and cancer.

http://www.changepeople.co.uk/ or click on the logo

InspiredServices.org.uk A one stop shop for all accessible information, in any format and any language. Freephone: 0800 0430 980

Ability World are specialists in affordable, easy-to-use and support assistive technology. Their products are used by children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, whether congenital (from birth, e.g. cerebral palsy, autism, Down's syndrome, etc) or acquired later in life (e.g. due to stroke or motor neurone disease).

www.ability-world.com or click on the logo   0845 47 47 245

It can be overwhelming to search through the thousands of apps available, so DSAQ (Down Syndrome Association of Queensland) have compiled The DSAQ Guide to Apps to give you more information about some of their favourites.  Click on the link above, or the photo to learn more.

Expressive An expressive app to support communication on your iPad or iPhone.

Communication4All.co.uk Lots of free fun and games as well as some resources for learning.

'Disability' Reading Resource A great list of books which are suitable for children of all ages and abilities.

SigningBaby.com  Learn more about using sign language with babies, toddlers and children.

CommunicationMatters.org.uk Dedicated to creating a world where everyone has a right to a 'voice' through the provision of equipment and ongoing support services.

CommunicationPeople.co.uk The Clear Communication People produce a wide range of information including Easy Read, information for young people and training packs. 

WorkMaterials.org Includes the 'About my job' questionnaire, a tool
you can use to produce an individually tailored visual aid for a person's job or
work placement; factsheets including preparation for work, rights at work and many more.

Hirstwood Training and Florich Productions Included on the site are training courses, sensory approaches to autism, free ideas and more

SensoryWorld.org An interactive place for learning that is fun, stimulating, relevant, appropriate and responsive. 

ACE Centre Resources An ACE Centre overview of popular communication symbol systems.

Communication Skill Development Learning to communicate effectively is a priority "life skill" goal that enables individuals with Down syndrome to share their innermost thoughts, feelings and desires in words.

HealthPassport.co.uk On this website you will be able to find out more about the Health Passport and how to get one.

Forced to Marry Easy read information about forced marriages, for people with learning difficulties.

TES.co.uk Free teaching resources. Includes free learning resources for special educational needs (SEN) teachers, such as lesson plans, activities, games, teaching ideas, classroom resources and worksheets.

TalkingMats.com Use a mat with pictures and symbols attached as the basis for communication, to support people with communication difficulties. 

Sparklebox.co.uk For disability resources, click 'Class Management' then 'SEN'.

SENteacher.org Provides cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities.