Communication Matters

Finding

funding

and

support

Sources of Funding

• Funding for communication aids
• Funding for projects for individuals
• Directories for individual funding

Other Forms of Support

• Association of Disabled Professionals
  If you are interested in seeking other forms of support than just financial assistance, it may be worth contacting the Association of Disabled Professionals. The ADP provides advice by and for disabled people relating to employment issues. www.adp.org.uk
  
• Young People's Learning Agency
  
  The Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) champions young people in England by providing financial support to young learners.
  ypla.gov.uk

• Access to Work scheme
  The Government's Access to Work scheme may be able to provide funding for extra equipment needed for employment. 
  www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmentsupport
  

• Skills Funding Agency
  The Skills Funding Agency funds and regulates adult Further Education and skills training in England. 
  skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk

Council for Voluntary Services

The following link will provide you with information about your local Council for Voluntary Services office, and other useful local points of contact: www.nacvs.org.uk/cvsdir 

It should be possible to arrange a one to two hour appointment with your local office, who can provide you with access to a ‘Grant Seeker’ or ‘Funder Finder’ funding directory database and other local funding opportunities.

 
See also:

• What is AAC?