Millions of people across the UK experience communication difficulties every day. The Communication Access Symbol and training will support inclusive communication for all.
Communication Access means supporting people with communication difficulties more effectively.
All 3 of us here at Centre for Inclusive Living Perth & Kinross have undergone a short online course that accredits us with being Communication Accessible and allows us to display their symbol on our website.
Why is Communication Access important?
Communication is not simply about the ability to speak but also the ability to hear and understand what is said to us.
This lies at the very core of human dignity.
Millions of people across the United Kingdom have communication difficulties, including both adults and children.
Communication difficulties can occur for a range of reasons and leave millions without a voice, denying them equality of access and opportunity.
1 in 5 of all people in the UK will experience a communication difficulty at some point in their lives
Once an organisation commits to the free training and standards to become Communication Accessible, they will be included in the national directory.
Organisations can then display the Communication Access Symbol.
When people with communication difficulties see your organisation displaying the symbol, they will use your services with greater confidence.
