Total Communication is about having lots of communication methods available, because everyone is different! Methods include:
Signing Photographs Using easy words
Symbols Objects Intensive Interaction
We can help your organisation to make things Easy To Read.
We have 6 years experience of working together with people with learning disabilities to make good quality "Easy Information". We can:
Convert documents into "Plain English"
Add symbols, photographs and illustrations
Prepare the design and layout for any sized leaflet or other publication
Record audio versions (on CD)
We can also arrange for full-
We give training and workshops about Total Communication and making Easy Information.
1-
10 x 2hr "Easy Information" course
1 day Induction level ‘Total Communication’. More details
Basic signing
We are happy to tailor our courses to your own requirements.
For prices and availability contact Dorset People First on 01305 257600.
These things can be used in everyday conversations, in meetings, on paper, in communication
passports, using drama or music -
Easy Information downloads
Click here to download ‘If you are arrested’ (January 2009). 900 KB
Click here to download ‘Love, Sex and You (October 2008). 2 MB
Written for Dorset NHS
These designs are copyright. Please contact us if you would like to adapt and use them.
Remember! Making things EASY TO READ is only half of the story. Many people with learning disabilities cannot read. So we are always looking for more ways to make things even easier.......
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Clare Tarling is the Total Communication Co-
For more information about Total Communication contact Dorset People First on 01305 257600 or the Dorset Speech and Language team on 01202 705580.