Communication Access
12 Dec 2017
Carmen’s top communication tips
Imagine being ignored by people because they don’t understand what you have said. For Carmen, this is her everyday reality as she has Cerebral Palsy.
5 Dec 2017
How to use the Key Word Sign Australia App
Key Word Sign is used by people with communication difficulties to support language development, understanding, and help get their message across.
29 Nov 2017
A giant success
International Day for People with Disability is the 3rd of Dec. However, Scope was so excited to celebrate - we celebrated a week early!
21 Nov 2017
Spotlight on Kim Manly
Kim has been working at Scope since she was 16 years old. Kim took time out of her day to sit down with us to chat about her life and long service with us.
14 Nov 2017
Using Picture Story Books with Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Core vocabulary is a small amount of simple words that are used very frequently in our everyday language. Includes words such as: want, that, mine, you etc.
7 Nov 2017
How to Make a Non-electronic Communication Aid for your child
Communicating is more than simply talking. Here we look into non-electronic, paper-based communication aids, what to use them for and what to put on them.
31 Oct 2017
5 Ways with Visual Supports
People with communication difficulties benefit from visual supports. It supports their understanding of expected behaviour or as reminder to complete tasks.
24 Oct 2017
Monash libraries set to break down barriers for people with disability
5 of City of Monash’s libraries are set to break down the barriers and create brand new opportunities for Monash citizens with complex communication needs.
17 Oct 2017
Celebrating AAC Awareness month with Silent Morning Tea
It’s International AAC Awareness Month! Every year we mark the occasion by encouraging people to get together to share a Silent Morning Tea.
3 Oct 2017
Why does my child have trouble talking and what can I do to help?
People often think they are alone in having a child who can’t talk. 1 in 500 people in Australia have a severe communication disability- 25% are children.