AAC Institute
A not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to the most effective comunication for people who rely on AAC

AbilityNet

AbilityNet is the UK's leading charity bringing the benefits of assistive technology to people with disabilities and offers a ‘one-stop-shop’ for assistive technology needs.

 Ace (Oxford)
Provides a focus for the use of technology with the communication and educational needs of young people with physical and communication difficulties

AGOSCI
Australian Group On Severe Communication Impairment. Founded in 1981 by a group of professionals who saw the need to promote information exchange about severe communication impairment.

The Alliance for Self Care Research is a consortium of higher education institutions in Scotland. Its aim is that health professionals, especially NMAHPs, will work with patients, carers and family members as co-producers and autonomous partners to maintain health, prevent and treat illness and manage its impact on their everyday lives.

Attainment Company is an independent, family owned business based in Verona, Wisconsin. Since 1979 Attainment Company has been dedicated to helping people with cognitive disabilities succeed at school, work and life. Attainment now has a growing older adult product line.

  Augmentative Communication in Practice

Augmentative Communication in Practice is an open group composed of people in Scotland who have an active interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

ATDementia

This website brings together information about assistive technology that has the potential to support the independence and leisure opportunities of people with dementia.

The Centre for Augmentive and Alternative Communication is commited to making a difference in the communication and life skills of people with severe disabilities .

   Call Centre
Provides specialist expertise in technology for children who have speech, communication and/or writing difficulties, in schools across Scotland.

Capability Scotland

Capability Scotland provides services to disabled people of all ages in Scotland.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.

  Communications HQ

Wide range of links to do with Communications, including AAC.

  Communication Matters
UK national voluntary organisation of members concerned with the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs of people with severe communication difficulties. It is also the UK Chapter of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) and is a core member of the Communications Forum

Connect
Connect is a national charity that works with people with communication disability to find new ways of ‘talking’ and new ways of living.

DART

The Centre for AAC and computer access in west Sweden for children, young people and adults with disabilities.

The Dementia Services Development Centre

The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), develops services for people with dementia and their carers and works to spread research and good practice about home and hospital care for people with any type of dementia

Coming of Age, 19–21 October 2010
The DSDC’s 4th International Conference is aimed at all those who support people with dementia and their carers, whether their background is in social care, planning, commissioning, research, healthcare or social service provision. The content will be of interest to people in the statutory, ndependent and third sectors, as well as community representatives such as police, faith leaders and elected representatives. People with dementia and their carers are also welcomed. The conference will address many of the crucial issues raised by the National Dementia Strategy. http://events.dementia.stir.ac.uk/coming-age-dementia-21st-century .

   Department of Applied Computing, University of Dundee
Contains one of the largest and most influential academic groups in the world researching into communication systems for disabled people

Different Strokes

Different Strokes is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom. We are run by stroke survivors for stroke survivors, for active self help and mutual support.

  Foundation for Assistive Technology (UK)
The FAST database comprises a comprehensive index of assistive technology (AT) research and
development, equipment manufacturers, researchers, charities, funders and other organsations

Foundation Stones
The Newsletter for the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

Insight
Provides training on protecting children and vulnerable adults

 ISAAC
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication - devoted to advancing the field of (AAC) and hosting its 5th international conference in Denmark 2002

Joseph Rowntree Foundation aims are: To search, demonstrate and influence, providing evidence, solutions and ideas that will help overcome the causes of poverty, disadvantage and social evil.

  Logan Technologies Ltd. is a company dedicated to bringing you easy to use, reliable and robust low to mid-tech AAC devices you can use out of the box.

 Mayer-Johnson, Inc
A mail order company focusing on augmentative communication products

Multiple Sclerosis Society

The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

MND/ALS Symposium
The International Symposium on ALS/MND is a unique annual event which brings together leading international researchers and health and social care professionals to present and debate key innovations in their respective fields

Quality Action
A group of adults in Stirling who have a learning disability. We meet and work in partnership with organisations, currently including Stirling Council Community Services, Key Housing Association, and Forth Valley Health Board and also with other members of the local community.

 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
The UK professional body for speech and language therapists. Information service and
links to establishments offering speech and language therapy courses

 Scottish Downs Syndrome Association
Working to improve the lives of everyone with Downs Syndrome in Scotland

 Scottish MND Association
Offers care and support to anyone diagnosed with MND in Scotland; provides information on all aspects of MND and promotes and funds research that will lead to improved care and quality of life for those living with MND

SCOPE
A disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy.

Speakability
A national charity that supports people living with aphasia and their carers

 Speech and Language Therapy in Practice
Quarterly,independent magazine containing articles that have a practical focus