Scope Blog
29 Mar 2017
Some facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
It's important to understand Autism Spectrum Disorder and ensure people with ASD feel included and treated as equals in society.
28 Mar 2017
Six ideas for a more accessible hospital system
Here are some approaches hospitals and paramedics can undertake to become more accessible for patients who have little or no speech.
21 Mar 2017
How do I talk to a person who uses partner assisted scanning?
This is where a person’s communication partner will read out each message on the communication board in a specific way. Here are some tips.
14 Mar 2017
How do I talk to a person who uses direct access?
his blog takes you through some recommended steps that you can take to interact with a person who can directly access a communication board.
7 Mar 2017
How hospitals and paramedics can improve accessibility
Viv is a writer, a poet, and an educator. Late one night Viv became extremely sick, to the point where an ambulance needed to be called.
1 Mar 2017
I love my visual calendar!
A visual calendar helps JD to independently plan his week, and act as a visual reminder to jog his memory as to what he plans for each day.
21 Feb 2017
How do I talk to a person who uses eye gaze?
This is how people may use their eyes to communicate using a communication board, and how you can help them get their message across.
14 Feb 2017
What happened on the International Day of People with Disability?
International Day of People with Disability is celebrated far and wide across the globe by the many people who support an active and inclusive community.
31 Jan 2017
Some very special events are coming to town
Significant events are happening in the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Community for people with little or no speech this year and next.
24 Jan 2017
Flushing out the facts on continence
Scope’s Accessible Information has recently worked with the Continence Foundation of Australia to develop Easy English fact sheets.