Software and websites

When we loan equipment to children and young people, we often include software and websites which also support the assistive technology and access.

Below is more information about a range of software and websites to support Communication and Interaction.

Boardmaker

Boardmaker

A trusted tool for parents, teachers, and therapists to create symbol adapted accessible curriculum materials for students – regardless of their abilities.

Commtap Communication Support

Commtap

Software and resources for supporting children and adults with communication difficulties.

Symboliser for PowerPoint – After installing this enhancement, you can select some words, click on a button, and picture symbols appear in your document.

Commtap Resources website – 1000s of free activities and support strategies to use with children and young people with communication difficulties.

British Key Word Signs – Free dictionary of key word signs used in the UK.

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Grid

Grid AAC software for communication, learning and independence on any Windows device. 

LAMP Words for Life

LAMP Words for Life® App

LAMP Words for Life® is structured to enable early success and allow the client’s vocabulary and communication skills to grow in a way that doesn’t require re-learning along the way. Because this is a pre-programmed vocabulary program, Words for Life doesn’t require extensive customization.

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Mind Express

Helps people with communication disorders learn to communicate independently using symbols and letters, or a combination of both. Mind Express incorporates more than 20 years of experience supporting users worldwide with cerebral palsy, autism (ASD), selective mutism, MS, MND, Down’s syndrome, aphasia, etc. in their daily activities.

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InPrint 4

InPrint is desktop publishing program that enables the production of symbol-supported resources for communication and curriculum access.

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Sumdog

Engage every pupil in their learning with exciting maths practice from Sumdog!

With personalised questions, fun games, and in-depth reporting, Sumdog helps to boost the confidence of the pupils who are hardest to reach while giving teachers the tools to identify and nurture those who need extra support. Sumdog offers a 30 day free trial.

Widgit Online

Create visual, communication and learning supports in your web browser using over 18,000 Widgit Symbols and 100’s of easy-to-use templates.

voiceitt

Voiceitt

has developed speech recognition for non-standard speech: opening the world of voice technology for people with speech disabilities, aging adults, and accented speakers.

Voiceitt is a stand-alone Web app supporting communication with people and with technology.