Suppliers demonstrate, supply and customise communication aids – some offer trials or loans of equipment. They also deliver training on using devices.
SUPPLIERS OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES COMPLY WITH THE COMMUNICATION MATTERS CODE OF CONDUCT.
Abilia Ltd
Abilia Ltd
01954 281 210
info@abilia.uk
Ability World Ltd
Ability World Ltd
David Weatherburn
0845 47 47 245
enquiries@ability-world.com
AIST
AIST
+81 29 861 5491
info@gesture-interface.jp
Augmentative and Alternative Gesture Interface (AAGI) is a multi-gesture interface that can extend the user’s capabilities selectively.
Assistive Control Ltd
Assistive Control Ltd
Kate Browne
01886 884 188
enquiries@assistivecontrol.com
AssistiveWare
AssistiveWare
CandLE Ltd
CandLE Ltd
Tam Stanton / Katie Stanton
01229 585173
office@candleaac.com
Claro Software Ltd
Claro Software Ltd
Alasdair King
01772 977 888
sales@clarosoftware.com
Crick Software Ltd
Crick Software Ltd
Jordan Butel
01604 671 691
info@cricksoft.com
Dad In A Shed
Dad in a Shed
Steve Smith
01933 673 806
steve@dadinashed.com
Emego
Emego
Jack Ackroyd
01423 798 254
hello@emego.co.uk
Products:
EyeFree Assisting Communication Ltd
EyeFree Assisting Communication Ltd
Tania Suares
+44-808-169-7171
hello@eyecontrol.co.il
The EyeControl is a wearable personal communication device that gives a voice to locked-in patients.
EyeTech International Ltd
EyeTech International Ltd
Neil Hansen
07824 813 425
info.uk@eyetechds.com
Inclusive Technology Ltd
Inclusive Technology Ltd
Ian Loughlin
01457 819 790
inclusive@inclusive.co.uk
Liberator Ltd
Liberator Ltd
Lauren Argent
01733 370 470 / 01733 889 799
info@liberator.co.uk
Jabbla UK Ltd
Jabbla UK Ltd
Martin Green
01476 561991
info@jabbla.co.uk
Jabbla UK supplies the following products:
Mounts & More Ltd
Mounts and More
Ian Bullock
01455 212 777
sales@aacmounts.com
Possum Ltd
Possum Ltd
01296 461088 & 07734 551207
info@possum.co.uk
QEF MERU
QEF MERU
01372 725203
info@meru.org.uk
Sensory Guru Ltd
Sensory Guru Ltd
Lee Blemings
01892 771 381
info@sensoryguru.com
Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd
Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd
Nick Ward and Adam Waits
01684 578 868
info@thinksmartbox.com
Smile Smart Technology Ltd
Smile Smart Technology Ltd
01635 37550
tech@smilesmart-tech.com
Steeper Ltd
Steeper Ltd
Lee Hoppley
0113 207 0449
enquiries@steepergroup.com
Talking Mats Ltd
Talking Mats Ltd
Lois Cameron
01786 479511
info@talkingmats.com
The Makaton Charity
Nickie Wren
01276 606 760
info@makaton.org
The Voice Keeper Ltd
The Voice Keeper Ltd
Elik Gurvitz
+1 646 2572037
elik@thevoicekeeper.com
Therapy Box Ltd
Therapy Box Ltd
Swapnil Gadgil
020 8749 3474
info@therapy-box.co.uk
Tobii Dynavox Ltd
Tobii Dynavox Ltd
Rob Gregory
0114 481 0011
Sales.uk@tobiidynavox.com
Widgit Software Ltd
Widgit Software Ltd
Adam Stanton
01926 333 680
info@widgit.com
All supplier members of Communication Matters subscribe to the Communication Matters Code of Conduct.
The Code of Conduct is not a legal document but sets the standard for good commercial practice. Customers are entitled to expect the same standard of professional integrity from suppliers who are not currently members of Communication Matters.
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), founded in 1917, is the UK’s oldest and largest healthcare association. The association has almost 500 member companies employing over 17,000 people who make or sell healthcare and assistive technology products that help people live more independently.
Members are organised by “sectors” that cover the range or products they make and/or supply, such as wheelchairs, stairlifts, prosthetics etc. One of these sectors is AAC and several suppliers, who are members of Communication Matters, are also members of the BHTA.
The BHTA Code of Practice is the only one in the healthcare sector overseen by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI). It is binding on the member companies. All BHTA members sign up to the Code, demonstrating their commitment to high levels of customer care that go above and beyond their legal obligations, leading to customer confidence.
The BHTA operates an independent complaints procedure. Customers who buy from a BHTA member and have a problem that cannot be resolved directly with the supplier can contact the BHTA who will act as arbitrator.
The BHTA website (www.bhta.net) has a member list so you can check if an AAC supplier is a member or not. A supplier’s own website may also indicate membership of the BHTA.