Friday Announcements – 6 September 2024
1. Preview Grid Content for People with Aphasia
2. Introducing the TD Navio!
3. Cerebral Palsy Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition
News from Communication Matters:
4. CM2024 International AAC Conference – Welcome!
5. CM Office Closed 11-20 September
6. About Friday Announcements
1. Preview Grid Content for People with Aphasia
From Hannah Craven, Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd:
Join our Communication Matters talk on Monday at 3pm (Michael Sadler, LG15) to get an exclusive preview of our forthcoming Grid. Learn more on our blog:
https://thinksmartbox.com/news/communication-matters-2024/
2. Introducing the TD Navio!
From Ishita Umanath, Tobii Dynavox Ltd:
The all-new TD Navio is made for self-expression, with customisation options to meet many unique needs and preferences. Designed to support autistic individuals and others with communication disabilities, it is made to last, backed up by a 5-year warranty. TD Navio, is a purpose-built touch screen device, operating on iPadOS. Light, durable, and pre-loaded with AAC software, it offers exceptional runtime. It has also been designed with many personalisation options, including a choice of three sizes: Mini, Midi and Maxi.
Our symbol-supported AAC app TD Snap comes pre-loaded on the TD Navio. It now offers more options and is easier to edit, update and customise than ever before.
Learn More: https://uk.tobiidynavox.com/pages/td-navio
3. Cerebral Palsy Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition
From Rosie Wilson, Cerebral Palsy Scotland:
Taking place on 2nd October at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Glasgow, the Cerebral Palsy Scotland conference and exhibition is Scotland’s only annual event focussing on cerebral palsy.
This free-to-attend event is for everyone with experience of cerebral palsy – either directly, through family or professionally.
- Listen to informative speaker sessions
- Visit 30 organisations who support people with cerebral palsy and their families at the exhibition
- Meet others in the cerebral palsy community
This event is hosted by charity Cerebral Palsy Scotland, and supported by Digby Brown Solicitors.
See the programme and register your free place:
https://cerebralpalsyscotland.org.uk/whats-on/annual-conference/programme-2024/
4. CM2024 International AAC Conference – Welcome!
The Communication Matters International AAC Conference will take place at the University of Leeds from this Sunday 8th to Tuesday 10th September.
All delegates should have already received a joining information email about how to register at the venue and a campus map –
https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/13162/venue/.
Don’t forget to check out the timetable and book of abstracts if you haven’t done so already – https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/13162/programme/. A printed timetable will be given to you at registration.
We look forward to welcoming all delegates to Leeds!
5. CM Office Closed 11-20 September
The Communication Matters Office will be closed from Wednesday 11th to Friday 20th September due to staff leave following our annual conference. We will re-open on Monday 23rd September. Unfortunately, this means there will be no Friday Announcements for two weeks. Please send any enquiries during this time to [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible on re-opening. Thank you for your understanding.
6. 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).
