Patrick visits Ace Centre Ace Centre 2025-02-26 | Join Patrick as he visits the Ace Centre and gets to grips with a few different communication options and tells us his goals for the future!Ace Centre are a UK based Charity, specialising in supporting individuals with complex communication difficulties through the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT).Find out more about what we do and who we can support here: acecentre.org.uk
Demonstration of Scientific Calc for AAC Ace Centre 2025-02-14 | For information and to download an offline version of this calculator visit: acecentre.org.uk/resources/scientific-calculatorMore info at github.com/AceCentre/ace-aac-calc#readme
Grid3 Translation Tool Ace Centre 2024-12-10 | How to translate your gridset from one language to another. This video demonstrates converting Symbol Talker A from English to Swahili. Please be cautious of using this tool. It will be "ok" but your mileage will vary as they say for accurate grammar and sentences. Some words just wont translate and many core systems will need careful reorganisation for correct usage as they were designed. App at http://translategridset.streamlit.app
Introducing Echo: The AAC app for easier communication Ace Centre 2024-09-09 | Echo is an AAC app designed for those with a visual difficulty and physical difficulty to access communication. Echo is based around the concept of auditory scanning. Auditory scanning is a communication method using sound cues or auditory feedback rather than visual cues. This method is especially valuable for those with a visual impairment who can’t access visual based AAC.Echo provides you with two different voices, one for your auditory cues and the another to represent your voice. You can access Echo using the following methods. Any external switch (or combination of switches) Swipe Gestures Game Controllers Arrow Keys Find out more here: acecentre.org.uk/resources/echo
Communication Works 2024 Ace Centre 2024-06-12 | COMMUNICATION WORKS IS BACK IN 2025!We'll be back next year to host the third Communication Works Exhibition in a row! Save the dates and reserve your tickets below:Communication Works North - Friday 16th May eventbrite.co.uk/e/1070433809339?aff=oddtdtcreator Communication Works South - Thursday 22nd May eventbrite.co.uk/e/communication-works-2025-south-tickets-1026780567317?aff=oddtdtcreatorHighlights from Communication Works North 2024 at New Bridge School on Thursday 23rd May.
Judith - Drag To Speak trial Ace Centre 2024-03-26 | This is a short clip of the first version of our drag to speak app being used. Note the lack of spaces and typos are being corrected. Positional errors are high - we could possibly use a probilistic technique for correcting this but a language model does pretty well
AutoCorrection Demo Ace Centre 2024-03-05 | A compilation of our Transformer Text-Text model running on device. This is v1 of the model.
Dasher Demo Ace Centre 2024-02-20 | Yvette is a Dasher user. She uses a trackpad to write and finds it far faster than any other technique. How fast? This fast..
Demo of AutoCorrection - Eyegaze Ace Centre 2024-02-16 | NB: This is actually using GPT3.5 16K. Not the on device model.
Communication Works 2023 Ace Centre 2024-01-11 | Highlights from the Communication Works event held at New Bridge Academy in Oldham. Thanks to Brendan and his team at New Bridge College for the filming and editing of this video.
TextAloud Demo - Welsh Bilingual Ace Centre 2023-12-07 | Very quick demonstration of Apple Personal Voice with a Welsh TTS from Azure - within the same paragraph.
Abdur: A Multilingual AAC Users Perspective Ace Centre 2023-11-01 | In this video Abdur shares his experience of using AAC and needing access to multiple languages. To learn more about considerations for Appraising an AAC Resource in a Language You Do Not Speak go to: acecentre.org.uk/resources/appraising-aacTo learn more about State of Play: Languages with Text to Speech Technology in AAC visit: acecentre.org.uk/blog/the-state-of-play-in-the-text-to-speech-technology-for-aac
Ace Centre Assessment: Case Study Ace Centre 2023-10-24 | This video looks at how a full assessment of Olive's access needs will enable her to take more control over her environment as well as develop her literacy skills. For more information about Ace Centre Assessments visit acecentre.org.uk/services/assessments
RelayKeys - short reel - showing Dongle receiver Ace Centre 2023-07-11 | RelayKeys is a software and hardware solution to turn any windows device into a Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse. We have integrations that work with AAC software. Dongles cost around £15. This video shows the latest iteration that allows someone to use a receiver dongle. More info docs.acecentre.org.uk/products/v/relaykeys
Translate and Replace text in AAC apps Ace Centre 2023-07-05 | Click here to learn more: acecentre.org.uk/blog/live-translation-in-aac-apps Code and Resources here: github.com/AceCentre/TranslateAndTTS#translateandttsVery quick demo of how we can translate any text in a Windows AAC application and then it replaces the text in the message bar - also note how it speaks the message. In this video we are using both Ukranian and French using Google TTS - but we can also use SAPI, eSpeak, coqui for offline TTS.
Look2Talk - How To Make A Page Ace Centre 2023-06-15 | This video demonstrates how to create a Look2Talk page to go into the Look2Talk binder
Communication Works 2023 North Highlights Ace Centre 2023-06-13 | Highlight from the Communication Works 2023 event held on the 25th of May and run by Ace Centre, in collaboration with New Bridge Academy. A day of celebrating Assistive Technology (AT) saw nearly 200 delegates and suppliers gather together to share experiences, knowledge and new developments in the field of AAC and AT which support people (in the spirit of the day’s theme) to Get Seen. Read more about the day here: acecentre.org.uk/blog/communication-works-2023-highlights
Baton project Introduction and Q&A Session Ace Centre 2022-11-01 | A session introducing the Baton project, an AAC text donation study, with Dr Keith Vertanen from the Department of Computer Science at Michigan Technological University. For more information visit aactext.org/donate
Voiceitt - Claires Case Study Ace Centre 2022-10-13 | Speech recognition technology like asking Siri a question or Alexa to turn on your lights has become a part of everyday life. Yet people with non-standard speech can have great difficulty in accessing it.In the spring of 2021, Ace Centre began a collaboration with Voiceitt, an organisation at the forefront of making voice recognition technology more inclusive. The aim of the project was to measure the impact Voiceitt had on the people using it.
In Our Own Words: Wendy Ace Centre 2022-09-06 | Meet Wendy, one of Ace Centre's original clients. In this video, she tells us about how the Ace Centre helped to start her education journey in 1984, culminating in her goal of attending college. She also explains some of the technology that has helped her along the way.You can see the original BBC footage of Wendy mentioned in this casestudy here: clp.bbcrewind.co.uk/951023a00cb9a8f338ef4bba0471ac1f
Welcome to Ace Centre Ace Centre 2022-07-13 | A short overview of everything we do at Ace Centre. A charity supporting people of all ages to communicate and access education through technology
In Our Own Words: Tamsin Ace Centre 2022-06-15 | Meet 18-year-old Tamsin and her mum Karen. Together, they tell us about their journey from using Look2Talk a paper-based system created by Ace Centre to a Tobii Dynavox I-Series named 'Riley' which she controls through eye gaze! They also talk about what Tamsin gets up to with her device, including Rock & Sign classes and her Birthday surprise!For more information about Look2Talk visit acecentre.org.uk/resources/look2talk To see a video of Tamsin when she was 7 years old using Look2Talk go to youtu.be/yTBOOK2CWo4
In Our Own Words - Olive Ace Centre 2022-04-25 | Meet Olive, a lively 4-year-old who uses lots of commuincation tools to express herself! Her mum Jenny shares their journey which started with early access to sign language, symbols and switches and has progressed to a two-page opening 40 keyword PODD book as well as a Tobii Dynavox Speech Case with an iPad using Assistiveware's Proloquo2Go app.
In Our Own Words: Megan Smith Ace Centre 2022-03-16 | Megan is 12 years old, a social butterfly that uses her Accent 800 which she calls "Ruby" to chat with friends and let people know when she needs help. We hear from Megan, her mum Kelly and teacher May, about how they worked to get her a voice.
In Our Own Words: Paul Pickford Ace Centre 2022-02-07 | Paul shares his journey of gaining independence and a voice after having a stroke. From an e-tran frame to accessing his Grid Pad with a Quha head mouse, Paul is able to turn over the TV channels and embarrass his wife in public. Watch to find out what really drives him potty!Learn more about the beginning of Paul's journey here: http://7families.co.uk/pickford-family Learn more about how Ace Centre support Paul here: youtu.be/vEP99JgCoe4
In Our Own Words - David Bridden. Ace Centre 2022-01-17 | David shares insight into his how he communicates after having a stroke. He explains how he uses a partner assisted scanning alphabet chart, organised in frequency order*. He also shows how he uses BrainFingers, an EMG muscle switch operated by his Masseter muscle (jaw) with a Grid Pad for communication, entertainment and environmental control.*Background information on partner assisted scanning and how to improve efficiency can be found here: acecentre.org.uk/projects/switch-scanning-frequency-analysis).
Introduction to Shared Reading Ace Centre 2021-12-08 | A brief introduction to shared reading, an interactive storytelling activity that bridges literacy to language, particularly when someone uses AAC. This video was created to support the reading of The Night Before Christmas found here: youtu.be/x9EZQSuDBUA but applies to any storybook. For more information on shared reading, we recommend visiting sharedreader.orgFor more information on getting started with AAC visit acecentre.org.uk/getting-startedTo download symbol charts to use during shared reading and other activities go to: acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=symbol-charts
Night Before Christmas Shared Reading Ace Centre 2021-12-08 | Claire, speech and language therapist at Ace Centre, shares a reading of the Night Before Christmas with us! Grad your book and your symbol board and support the language and literacy connection by pointing along to keywords as they are spoken. Make open-ended comments about the pictures on the page and invite participation from the people you are reading with. Remember to pause to give time for others to make comments too, and honour all attempts made at communication. Grab your copy of The Night Before Christmas or download this book from Twinkl twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-396-twas-the-night-before-christmas-visual-aids Ace Centre symbol charts can be found here: acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=seasonal
What is EyeCommander? Ace Centre 2021-11-19 | This video talks you through what EyeCommander is and why you might use itDownload EyeCommander here: github.com/AceCentre/EyeCommander/releases
Ace Centre Service Finder Ace Centre 2021-10-20 | How to use the the Ace Centre Service Finder to locate services in a given area.Includes AAC services, wheelchair services and EC services.
Judiths Message Ace Centre 2021-10-19 | Judith has a message for everyone - using an alphabet chart you can point to. Find resources and support like this on our website at www.acecentre.org.uk
Ace Centre Getting Started E-Books and features Ace Centre 2021-10-11 | Gavin gives us a tour of the Getting Started E-Books on the new website and shows off some new handy features.
The new Ace Centre E-Tran Frame Ace Centre 2021-09-14 | The Ace Centre E-Tran Frame with new handles to allow communication partners to hold the frame at eye level with their elbows locked in neutral alignment to avoid fatigue.E-Tran stands for Eye Transfer and is a tool that allows users to communicate a message just by using their eyes.
Get Started with Paper-based Resources for Adults with Progressive Conditions Ace Centre 2021-08-20 | acecentre.org.uk/ebook/getting-started-with-aac/paper-based-resources-to-support-communication-for-adults-with-progressive-conditions
Learn Morse Code Ace Centre 2021-06-04 | Learn Morse Code and support a BIG research projectmorse-learn.acecentre.net
One at a time Ace Centre 2021-03-15 | Julie is married to Paul who has MND and uses AAC to support his communication. In this short extract of a longer conversation she reflects on the importance of only asking one thing at a time when talking to Paul.
Elliotts submission to Grayson Perrys Art Club Ace Centre 2021-03-04 | Elliott is 13yo and loves art. He is very excited to tell us about his artwork submission for Grayson Perry's Art Club using his Lightwriter.Thanks for sharing this with us, we love it!
Selecting letters on a frequency alphabet chart using listener mediated scanning Ace Centre 2021-03-03 | An extract of a conversation to give a quick flavour of how this communication approach works. Michael spells out the word 'sons'.
Welcome to MND - Paul & Julies story. Ace Centre 2021-02-24 | A short case study about Paul who was diagnosed with Bulbar onset Motor Neurone disease. For Paul losing his voice was one of the most difficult things to deal with. Through an assessment with the Ace Centre (funded by the NHS), Paul has been able to continue to communicate. This is his story.
