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Understanding augmentative and alternative communication
Understanding augmentative and alternative communication

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services help people to communicate as effectively as possible when speech is impaired. The term AAC covers a wide range of ...

Communicating with families: Parents as partners – Making a difference together
Communicating with families: Parents as partners – Making a difference together

The BHTA has worked with the Don’t Call Me Mum campaign initiative to produce this article. We want to help professionals and companies working with ...

How to prepare a child for an assessment for equipment or adaptations
How to prepare a child for an assessment for equipment or adaptations

The BHTA has produced this guidance to ensure families and carers understand what an assessment is and what outcomes should be achieved. Assessments can be face ...

First aid kits in the workplace: A guide on caring for your workforce and keeping on the right side of the law
First aid kits in the workplace: A guide on caring for your workforce and keeping on the right side of the law

What the law says The Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981 states: “An employer shall provide, or ensure that there are provided, such equipment and ...

A guide on orthoses and orthotics
A guide on orthoses and orthotics

What are orthoses? Orthoses are medical devices that are applied externally to the body for therapeutic effect. Orthoses are designed to alter the biomechanics of the ...

Flying with a disability: A guide to help you plan your flight to and from the UK
Flying with a disability: A guide to help you plan your flight to and from the UK

This article was developed in partnership with QEF Tryb4uFly. Flying is an essential and desirable form of transport for millions of UK citizens each year, whether ...