24.12.09 Research Request
"My name is Laura-Jayne Watson and I am currently in my third year of study in Speech and Language Therapy at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). The undergraduate research project which I intend to conduct is looking at parents’ perceptions of the quantity and quality of support and information that was available to them during their child’s transition between AAC modalities e.g. light-low tech, low-high tech. I would like to interview parents regarding this whose children are between the ages of 8-15. If you fit this criterion and are interested in participating in the interview, an information sheet and consent form is available by clicking here. I would greatly appreciate it if you could complete and return the forms to the speech therapy clinic at MMU (address on the information sheet)."
19.12.09 1voice Lakes and Bay had a Christmas party. There were 31 people there including 10 who use AAC and their families, carers and friends. We had puzzles and quizzes to do, pass the parcel played Boccia and had lots of good things to eat. Father Christmas sent a special representative who also used AAC and gave all the children a present.
"My
name is Pippa Bailey, I’m a PhD student at the University of East
Anglia in Norfolk. I am studying the story-telling interactions of
pupils who use computer aided speech or high-tech augmentative
communication with their teachers. I am looking for individuals ideally
aged 6-16, who use a communication aid based around a tablet PC, e.g. a
DynaVox or Tellus device, within the East of England (Norfolk, Suffolk,
Essex, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & London)." AAC users
would need to be confident in producing 3-4 word phrases with their
device to complete the story-telling tasks for the study. If you are
interested or would like some more information please contact:
Pippa Bailey – 01603 593300 – P.Bailey@uea.ac.uk
30.09.09 We
are delighted to announce our most recent branch, 1Voice Lakes and Bay.
The members have been meeting twice a year for over 13 years and we are
delighted that they have chosen to form a branch of 1Voice. Lakes and
Bay provide support for families in the Lake District and surrounding
area. If you would like more information about getting involved, please
email Helen Dixon.
30.09.09 More films have been uploaded to our films and music pages.
21.07.09 Photos from the Teenage Event and Network Day. Click here.
24.06.09 The minutes of the AGM 2009 can be viewed here and the text version of the annual report here
19.06.09 The Strategic Business Plan is now available for viewing. Please be aware that it is still a work in progress, and can be downloaded here.
13.06.09 1Voice Southeast's next event is announced! On 4th July, Independence day in the Wild West! 29.05.09 Photos from 1Voice Southeast's event "Chinese New Year" put on website. 15.04.09 1Voice Southwest "Under the Sea" photos have been uploaded here 14.04.09 Films available to view here 19.02.09 Write up & photos of the 1Voice Southeast All American Afternoon 08.01.09 Write up & photos of the Blackpool Weekend 2008
11.05.09 Back copies of the newsletter are now available online. In future, we will be distributing the newsletter electronically, which will allow at least £600 per year to go towards events rather than printing and posting. We will contact members about distrubuting the newsletter. Paper copies will still be available for those who need that format.
10.05.09 It was with shock and sadness that we learned of the death of our family member and young volunteer, Katie Gallagher, in January this year. Katie was an enthusiastic attendee of our Blackpool events, and was always the last on the dancefloor! Our thoughts are with Katie's parents, Joy & Keith, and with her brothers and sisters. We will always remember Katie's smile, sense of fun and desire to be involved in everything!
A family friend, Michelle Santhouse, is running the Manchester Run 2009 in memory of Katie. We are very grateful that Michelle has chosen to donate her sponsorship for the run to support 1Voice. Please sponsor Michelle by clicking on the "Donate Now" button at the bottom of this page. Every penny and every pound will be put to good use in supporting children who use communication aids.
Thank you for your support.
20.07.08 Photos of Teenage project and National Network Day added.
Committee members updated.
People who came to the network day and want to join onevoiceuk (our email group) click here.
20.06.08 Photos of 1Voice South "Italian Job 08" put on the site.
29.11.07 Tamsin Crothers and 1Voice were voted winners of the iT4Communities IT Volunteer Awards 2007
29.11.07 A group from 1Voice attended the Department of Health to consult about supporting people using AAC
14.11.07 A group of 1Voicers were invited to the parliamentary reception for the launch of Scope’s “No Voice, No Choice” Campaign. Nadia Clarke gave a speech and the “Listen to Me” DVD was shown.
Dec 06 1Voice was awarded Guardian Charity Award 2006
Nov 06 1Voice shortlisted for Community Care Awards 2006