aac lonsdale
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Edition 3May 2020
AACLonsdaleNews & InformationKeeping you updated with everything AAC
Inside this issue
Can’t stop the feeling
AAC knowledge, plus meet Kai and Maisie, our AAC users and more…
If you experience any technical problems or require any AAC support during this period of home learning, please get in touch!
Lindsey Swaine – AAC Specialist Technician Monday to Friday 8.55am – 3.35pm – term time
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01438726999 or 07394917070
Carla Bartlett – AAC Specialist Technician Monday and Tuesday 8.55am – 3.35pm – term time
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01438726999 or 07851962232
Hayley Peach – AAC Assistant Monday to Friday 8.55am - 3.35pm – term time
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01438726999
Welcome to our latest Edition of AAC Lonsdale. We hope that you are all keeping well and safe? We hope that you enjoy
our latest edition, lots of fun and games to explore and some lovely pictures of our AAC users.
We would like to hear from you if there is anything you would like us to feature.
As always we are aiming to provide a high level of support to meet each pupils AAC needs.
https://www.aacscotland.org.uk/modules/
AAC modules
Some of our staff have been accessing a series of AAC learning modules that CALL Scotland have produced. These are aimed at services, teams or individuals to review their current knowledge and to develop best
practice when supporting people using AAC.
Series 1: Introduction to AAC. This is at an introductory level and is accessible to people without any previous specialised knowledge of communication disability or
communication aids.
Series 1 might be of interest to you and those who support you and our pupils at home.
See the link below.
Communication in everyday life, communication support needs, augmentative and alternative communication, helping to make
communication work, inclusive communication.
There’s a new Grid 3
update!
Smartbox send Grid 3 software updates to keep the software updated
and running smoothly.
Look out for this icon on the top right hand side of Grid 3.
Please ensure that the device is connected to the internet, then click on the icon and it will ask if you want to install the update – click install. The update.
The updates do not always appear as above. You can also check for
updates by doing the following: Click on the search magnifying glass on
the windows tool bar, type ‘Smartbox update’ in the search bar and press
enter. If Smartbox update does not appear, search ‘sensory updates’
Click ‘Smartbox Update’ It will then ask to click ‘Next’ to install the
update
The update will run and install then tell you it has finished. Click
on ‘Finish’. Then open up Grid 3 as you usually would.
Latest version 52.4 now available for Windows and iPad.
Instructions will also be sent via email. Please contact the AAC team if you need support with this, unfortunately we are not able to do this remotely and
the update needs to be done directly on the device.
Ah, yeah, ah, yeahI got this feelin' inside my bonesIt goes electric, wavy when I turn it onAll through my city, all through my homeWe're flyin' up, no ceilin', when we in our zone
I got that sunshine in my pocketGot that good soul in my feetI feel that hot blood in my body when it drops (ooh)I can't take my eyes up off it, movin' so phenomenallyRoom on lock, the way we rock it, so don't stop
And under the lights when everything goesNowhere to hide when I'm gettin' you closeWhen we move, well, you already knowSo just imagine, just imagine, just imagine
Nothin' I can see but you when you dance, dance, danceFeel a good, good creepin' up on youSo just dance, dance, dance, come onAll those things I shouldn't doBut you dance, dance, danceAnd ain't nobody leavin' soon, so keep dancin'I can't stop the feelin'So just dance, dance, danceI can't stop the feelin'So just dance, dance, dance, come on
Ooh, it's something magicalIt's in the air, it's in my blood, it's rushin' on (rushin' on)I don't need no reason, don't need control (need control)I fly so high, no ceiling, when I'm in my zone
Can’t stop the feeling
Have you seen what some of the Lonsdale staff and
pupils have been up to? Have a look on the link
https://youtu.be/p0nbt6_hD0Y
Interactive learning, fun & games in
Grid 3 offers lots of interactive learning grids and play along game grids for our AAC users.
For more information and for support on how to load these grids, please contact the AAC team.
What have our AAC pupils been up to?
Kai took advantage of the Look to read donation software from Smartbox and he has
been really enjoying it.
Introducing Kai
Kai uses a Grid Pad 11 with double switch access. This is mounted to both his class chair and his wheelchair. Kai uses a lever
switch and a jelly bean switch on his right side. Kai has worked really hard over the past few years trialling different switches, but he now has the perfect set up and he is flying with VOCA use. Keep going Kai!
“Kai enjoys the look
to read as he needs to
press his switch for it
to read out every
word and it highlights
it as you go along”.
From Kai’s parents.
“He was showing
us all the
teachers and
support staff,
must be missing
you all. He
enjoys working
on his VOCA”.
From Kai’s parents.
Would you like to feature in our newsletter? We’d love to hear how our AAC users are using their AAC at home!
Get in touch if you would like to [email protected]
Introducing Maisie
Maisie uses a Grid Pad 11 with direct access and a key guard. This is mounted to Maisie's wheelchair but can
be used on the desk too.
Maisie has been using total communication at home, this means as well as using her VOCA
she also uses sign language, gestures and eye pointing. It look like you have been working
really hard Maisie. Well done!
New YouTube and YouTube Kids accessible app for Grid 3
YouTube Kids makes it easier for children to
discover and watch their favourite videos
•These new and improved grid set gives you a simple and safe way for young AAC users to watch videos online. Quickly browse and search for videos to watch
•Choose your preferred age range•Simple controls for playing and adjusting the volume
•Easily personalise your favourite searches•Recommendations based on the videos you watch over time
•Designed for all access methods
You'll find the new YouTube Kids grid set in our list of Accessible apps when you add a new grid set. Make sure you've updated to the latest version of Grid 3.
The AAC team can support with adding this new grid set remotely, lets us know if you need any support. Enjoy!
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