Communication Matters

It's a busy this week!

You can read news and updates from Smartbox, RCSLT, ISAAC, EAT Service Lincoln, Treloar's, Leeds SEND Youth Council, industry vacancies, CM Conference 2026 updates and more!

To read more, visit: www.communicationmatters.org.uk/friday-announcements

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This week, featuring news and updates from Ace Centre, Tobii Dynavox, EAT Service, CM and more!

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We’re excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the ASL & Technology Conference in Edinburgh on the 10th June!

Hosted by CALL Scotland, the conference is for those interested in technology to assist students with Additional Support Needs. Bringing together brilliant educators and the UK's leading suppliers of software and technology to support learners with ASN.

You can get your tickets here: www.aslandtechnology.org.uk

This we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who gives their time to helping Communication Matters. From those at the forefront like our brilliant Conference Makers who keep conference running smoothly, to those working behind the scenes like our dedicated trustees who drive our mission forward all year round, without them, and everyone else, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

Thank you ❤️

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2026 AAC SIG Members ... it's that time of year again!
Be sure to enter our draw to be one of two winners of a sponsored place to the Communication Matters International AAC Conference this September at the University of Leeds. For more details and to enter go to: https://aacsig.org.uk/news/cm2026

Not a current member? You can join or renew to the AAC SIG for 2026 for just £10. You get access to the 2 remaining study days this year, access to a massive video archive AND entry into our CM2026 conference draw.
Don't miss out! Details here: https://aacsig.org.uk/news/cm2026
Communication Matters

We’re excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Communication Works North 2026 in Oldham on the 22nd May. This is an exhibition dedicated to showcasing the best ideas, research, resources and people in the world of AAC/AT!

You can get your tickets here: acecentre.org.uk/communication-works-2026

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This week, featuring news and updates from ATtherapy, Tobii Dynavox, GOSH, Speech Apraxia UK, CASEE, CM and more!

Read them here:
www.communicationmatters.org.uk/friday-announcements

The UK government’s consultation on SEND Reform closes this Monday 18 May. We have you covered with our that will guide you through responding to the consultation and writing to your MP.

Visit our website to use an email template that you can personalise to reflect your personal views and situation.

Many MPs have never met an AAC user. Your experience of AAC, as a user, family member, teacher, SLT or other professional is impactful and meaningful. Your voice matters.

Visit our AAC for All page for details of our Toolkit and email templates for responding to the SEND Reform Consultation. Act now, consultation closes 18 May 2026: https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/aac-for-all/send-reform-consultation-may-2026/