1. Childhood Apraxia of Speech CPD Event
2. Meet Your Keynote Speaker for Communication Works
News from Communication Matters
3. Glasgow AAC Information Day – Register Now!
4. Voices Without Limits – Communication Club Scotland
5. CM 2026 Abstract Submissions – CLOSES TODAY!
6. CM Conference 2026 – Early Bird Registration Open Now!
7. About Friday Announcements
1. Childhood Apraxia of Speech CPD Event
From Ruth Rowntree, Speech Apraxia UK:
Join Speech Apraxia UK for this online event exploring EHCP Tribunals, Sensory integration of speech and vision, and other topics on CPD from featured presenters.
Tuesday 28 April, 9.30am – 12.30pm
To learn more about the event and to book your place, click here.
We are currently expanding our resources for speakers of other languages due to increasing international demand. If anyone has access to relevant materials on speech apraxia that we could include, please email [email protected]
2. Meet Your Keynote Speaker for Communication Works
From Ace Centre:
We recently announced that our opening address for this year’s Communication Works North will be delivered by none other than Carly Hynes of ‘AAC Activities with Carly’ fame! Carly has made communication access her mission, not just with Sandfield Park, but across the AAC world!
Find out more about the event and register for your free place by clicking here.
3. Glasgow AAC Information Day – Register Now!
We’re delighted to be heading to Glasgow once more for the CM AAC Information Day 2026. This AAC Information Day is a product demonstration day supported and presented by our Commercial Members from the UK’s leading suppliers of communication aids, equipment, software and symbol systems.
The day consists of five sessions which provide information and offer up-to-date knowledge on the range of AAC products available in the UK. There will also be an exhibition period where you can try out products.
Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026.
Venue: Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Beardmore Street, Clydebank, Glasgow, G81 4SA.
Cost: FREE to attend! Lunch & refreshments are provided.
The suppliers attending the information day include Tobii Dynavox, Liberator, Smartbox, Acapela Group, Abilia, and Jabbla.
Places are limited, so do register now to secure your attendance! If you have any questions, please contact the CM office at [email protected]
4. Voices Without Limits – Communication Club Scotland
We invite AAC users in Scotland to come along to our first communication club, ‘Voices without Limits’. This is an opportunity for you to meet other AAC users, take part in some fun activities and share tips and tricks on how you use your communication device. The club is suitable for young people and adults who use AAC (aged 14+ years).
The first club session will take place on Thursday 16 April, at 10.30am-12.30pm at Corseford College in Inchinnan. There is plenty of free parking. Light refreshments will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own lunch.
10.30am – 12.30pm, Thursday 16 April 2026,
Corseford College, India of Inchinnan, Inchinnan PA4 9LH
To register for this event, please click here.
5. CM 2026 Abstract Submissions – CLOSES TODAY!
We invite you to submit abstracts for our 40th anniversary conference!
As we celebrate four decades of advocacy and innovation in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), we’re seeking presentations, workshops, and poster submissions that push boundaries and champion limitless communication for all.
Abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstracts Committee who will meet after the deadline. Submitting authors chosen will be informed by mid-May 2026.
The deadline for abstract submission is Midnight (BST), TODAY Friday 27 March, 2026.
Submit your abstracts here.
6. CM Conference 2026 – Early Bird Registration Open Now!
Join us in Leeds on 13-15 September 2026 for an exciting event packed full of informative presentations, inspiring stories and insight into the advancing world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Our conference offers a diverse programme of events that brings AAC users, their families and carers together with researchers, professionals and suppliers to learn, network, socialise and celebrate.
Early bird conference delegate registrations are now open, with the discounted ticket rate available until 29 June 2026.
Book your place now to not miss out on this great deal!
7. About Friday Announcements
These ‘Friday Announcements’ comprise weekly product updates, upcoming courses, and supplier news. Please email [email protected] with the item you want to be included by Thursday at 5pm – no more than 200 words (one entry per organisation per week) – and include contact email and/or link so readers can find out further information (no file attachments please).
Advance notice: There will be no Friday Announcements on Friday 3 April, due to the Bank Holiday.
