AAC Month: Daniel’s Pathfinder Story of Independence
Every October, the UK celebrates AAC Awareness Month to highlight the importance of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for individuals facing communication challenges. AAC includes an array of tools and techniques—from high-tech devices like text-to-speech software and eye-gaze systems to simpler, low-tech options like picture symbols and communication boards—all designed to support self-expression. These tools […]
Liaise Harvest Festival 2024: Winners Announced
We received fantastic submissions for the Harvest Festival competition, and our Liaise Influencers, who took on the role of part-time judges, had a tough time choosing the winners. The quality and creativity on display made the decision challenging, with entries ranging from beautiful harvest displays to unique crafts that showcased the talents of our participants. […]
Speech and Language Therapy with Claire
Claire* is one of the people supported at Birchwood House in Newham. With the help of our speech and language team, her communication skills have recently been on an upward trajectory. Claire was having a difficult time with some challenging behaviours, and feeling isolated from the social environment at Birchwood as a result. Our in-house […]
David’s Story of Change and Hope
David has been at Salcasa since November 2017. When he first arrived, he found it difficult to trust others or communicate his needs. He came from a restrictive hospital environment, where he hadn’t been out in the community for over 18 months and had sadly lost touch with important family and social connections. As a […]
Nicole’s Journey: Embracing New Connections
Nicole is a person we support at Somerford Court in Tottenham, London. Recently, she was experiencing increased difficulties at home, prompting the team to consider additional support. As such, Bola, the home manager, and her key workers held a meeting to discuss ways to help Nicole thrive. One of the exciting strategies decided upon was […]
