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We're at Tes SEND Show UK this Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October. Visit CENMAC on stand B50 to find out how our team supports children & young people to access the curriculum and/or communicate using a wide range of assistive technologies: tessendshow.co.uk #tessendshow #tessendshowuk #SEND

We're at the Tes SEND Show 9-10 October 2026 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London.
CENMAC is on Stand B50 and we hope to see you there!

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In the latest blog AAC advocate Laura Brown reflects on the ISAAC theme 'AAC in Everyday Life: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond'. Using an AAC device has had a "life changing" impact on her son and their family. Take a look: mycenmac.com/AAC_Everyday #AACaware26 #AAC @isaacinternational.bsky.social

In the latest CENMAC Blog Laura Brown, AAC Advocate shares her story in a blog called 'AAC in our Everyday Life: Today, Tomorrow & Beyond'. The photo shows Laura on her way to school with her son. He is holding his AAC device in his hand.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We are celebrating the success of our CENMAC students who took exams last school year and have sent us updates of their results. We're so proud of them! Take a look: mycenmac.com/Exam_Results... #assistivetechnology #normalwayofworking #jcq #examresults #EdTech #specialeducationalneeds #SEND

CENMAC Blog 21 September 2026 - Celebrating Exam Results Success
Photo of CENMAC student in a wheelchair holding her certificate with a bunch of celebratory balloons in the background.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join us online for a 30 min session 'AAC - A Parent's Perspective' with Laura Brown, AAC, Autism & Inclusion Advocate, Spinning World of Autism this Thursday 17th Sept 2026, 15.30-16.00 (BST). Sign up to receive joining details: mycenmac.com/AAC_Parent_P... #AAC #AssistiveTechnology #Autism #SEND

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sign-up for a webinar with Laura Brown from Spinning World of Autism; find out about the Changemakers Collective; register for Tes SEND Show and more: mycenmac.com/newsletter_s... #assistivetechnology #edtech #specialeducationalneeds #education #specialneeds #inclusion #autism #neurodiversity #AAC

Illustration of a computer screen with an enewsletter on a desk with a pot plant, pen, magazine, cup of tea and an apple. Illustration copyright Pen Mendonca.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Join us online Thurs 10 Sept 15.30-16.00 GMT to see how once installed assistive switches can add countless dimensions to the access of communication devices, toy controls & computer software for those with SEND. Book your free place: mycenmac.com/ThursdayThirty #AssistiveTechnology #SEND #edtech

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty Online
Session: Supporting Children and Young People with Assistive Switches
Date: Thursday 10th September 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
Presenter: Bob Sagoo, Advocate for Innovation in Assistive & Inclusive Technologies, Pretorian Technologies

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ananya is an #Alevel student at a #mainstream school. She has a severe #VisualImpairment and shares how #Assistivetechnology supports her studies, helps her work more independently, and makes learning more accessible. Don't miss her practical Top Tips! Read Ananya's blog: mycenmac.com/HowATHelps

How Assistive Technology Helps Me Learn on an Equal Footing
Student Blog by Ananya
CENMAC Blog 4 September 2026
Images of a blackboard with scientific symbols, a Maths text book, an English text book and a letter A to represent student Ananya.

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

SeeAbility’s Eye Care Champions recently visited @cenmac.bsky.social’s Communication Works conference in Manchester and London, sharing the importance of good eye health for people with learning disabilities and autism. Read our blog for the full story! seeability.org/CW2026Blog

An image showing Eye Care Champions Lance and Rebecca alongside Stephen Kill (National Eye Care Services Development Manager). Text reads 'Championing easy eye care at Communication Works'.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Take a look at our final newsletter for this school year which includes videos of the welcome and keynote speeches at our annual event Communication Works South 2026: mycenmac.com/Enews_July2026 #CW2026 #GetSeen #AssistiveTechnology #EdTech #Inclusion #SEND #SpecialEducationalNeeds

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thank you for being there! 😀

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

What a day we had at Communication Works South on Wed 24th June. A big thank you to everyone who came, particularly in light of the heatwave on the day. Take a look: mycenmac.com/CW2026_highl... #CW2026 #GetSeen #AssistiveTechnology #AAC #SEND #Inclusion #SpecialEducationalNeeds #AACAware #EdTech

Hot Topics at Communication Works South 2026
CENMAC Blog 29 June 2026
Illustration copyright Dr Pen Mendonca 2026

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Wishing everyone attending Communication Works North today (Friday 22nd May 2026) in Oldham a great day! CENMAC's Kathryn Stowell is presenting 'A Universal Approach to Power-based AAC in Education', 14.10 to 14.40 in the Broadway Room & hopes to see you there! #CW2026 #GetSeen #AssistiveTechnology

Communication Works 2026 Celebrating Assistive Technology in Education
CENMAC
Charlton Park Academy
AceCentre

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

At CENMAC we believe that young people should be not just be included in conversations around accessibility and education, they should help lead them. Read the blog mycenmac.com/Changemakers... #CW2026 #GetSeen #Send #EducationPolicy #DFE #SENDCommunity #inclusion #specialeducationalneeds #AT #AAC

Introducing the CENMAC Changemakers Collective in the CENMAC Blog 22 May 2026
This graphic Copyright 2026 Dr Pen Mendonca illustrates how the CENMAC Changemakers Collective response to the DfE SEND Reforms and the recent white paper. The graphic can be downloaded from the blog.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Learning Village uses images & other assistive features to support language learning for learners with different #literacy levels & language backgrounds. Join us online Thurs 21 May 15.30-16.00 (BST) for an overview. Register your free place: mycenmac.com/IntroLearnin... #assistivetechnology #SEND

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty Online Information
Session: An Introduction to Learning Village and how it supports EAL learners with a SEND need
Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
Register your free online place

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We're delighted to have Chantal Bryan OBE & Sarah Giles from Teach Us Too joining us online next Thurs 14 May, 15.30 to 16.00 (BST) to talk about The Alliance for Inclusive Literacy. Reserve your spot: mycenmac.com/AllianceIncl... #specialeducationalneeds #SEND #literacy @teachustoo.bsky.social

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Collective Voice, Collective Impact: The Alliance for Inclusive Literacy
Date: Thursday 14th May 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
Reserve your free online place: https://mycenmac.com/AllianceInclusiveLiteracy

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us online Thurs 30 April 15.30-16.00 (GMT) to discover how Dolphin EasyReader Education & SuperNova Education Kit empower children & YP with SEND to become active, independent learners. Register your free place: mycenmac.com/NeedsLedLear... #SEND #AssistiveTechnology #Atech #EdTech #Education

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Putting Learners at the Centre: Needs-Led Learning with Dolphin Assistive Technology
Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
Register your free online place.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Join us online Thurs 23 April, 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT) for an overview of Doodle Learning to support maths, English and spelling for children with SEND. Register your free place: mycenmac.com/UsingDoodle #specialeducationalneeds #assistivetechnology #edtech #literacy #Maths #englishresource #SENCO

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Using Doodle to support maths, English and spelling for children with SEND
Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We're celebrating World Autism Acceptance Month and much more in the latest newsletter. Take a look: mycenmac.com/Enews_April2... #AssistiveTechnology #EdTech #CW2026 #GetSeen #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth #SEND #Inclusion #SpecialEducationalNeeds #AAC #AACAwareness #Autism #SENCO #Teacher #TA

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you there! 😀

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We're planning a great programme of seminars at Communication Works South on 24/6/2026. We're delighted that AAC Advocate Laura Brown will be presenting. Find out more and get your free tickets: mycenmac.com/CW2026 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #AAC #SpecialEducation

Communication Works Event
Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Location: Charlton Athletic Football Club, South East London
Seminar Presenter: Laura Brown, Spinning World of Autism

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Calibre Audio are a UK charity providing an audiobook lending service, with over 21,500 books to those with a print disability. Join us online Thurs 5th March 15.30-16.00 (GMT) to find out more: mycenmac.com/ThursdayThirty #WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun #edtech #send @calibreaudio.bsky.social

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Aaron King @9000lives.org · 03/03/2026

Coming tomorrow to Bluesky: Follow Follow Back Wednesday 💫 A chance to find and connect with others who care about UK education. 💫 A chance to help build supportive and friendly education networks here. 💫 #EduSky 💫

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

In the latest newsletter we introduce our new team members; we've got some great face-to-face and online training coming up soon & access the resources for Internet Safety Day. Take a look: mycenmac.com/CENMAC_ENews... #EdTech #AssistiveTechnology #SpecialEducationalNeeds #BETTUK2026 #ATIA2026

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Learn how Middle Park Primary School has embarked on a transformative journey to embed #AT across all year groups to enhance every student can access their learning. Join us online this Thurs 29 Jan, 15.30 to 16.00(GMT). Book your free spot: mycenmac.com/TT_MPPS_Case... #EdTech #AssistiveTechnology

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Join us online next Thursday 22nd January from 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT) to find out how AV1 robot helps pupils stay connected, learning, and feeling part of the school community while they are absent from school. Reserve your spot: mycenmac.com/TT_AV1Robot #specialeducationalneeds #assistivetechnology

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

In the latest CENMAC eNews save the date for our annual event Communication Works 2026! Attend a Cosmo in-person workshop and explore how play and multisensory learning can transform education for children with SEND: mycenmac.com/Enews_Jan2026 #assistivetechnology #specialeducationalneeds #SEND

CENMAC ENews. Image of a desk with a computer, cup of tea, biscuit, pen and pot plant.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Learn how Genio's note taking solution helps students overcome information overload to enhance learning, boost confidence & drive academic achievement. Join us online Thurs 15 Jan 15.30-16.00 (GMT). Book your free spot: mycenmac.com/TT_Genio #assitivetechnology #SEND #SpecialEducationalNeeds

CENMAC's Thurday Thirty Online Information Session
Session: Genio Notes - Better notes for better learning
Date: Thursday 15th January 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
Book your free spot: https://mycenmac.com/TT_Genio

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We were absolutely delighted to hear that Kathryn Stowell, Head of CENMAC, is a BETT 2026 EdTech 10 list finalist! Read more in the latest blog: mycenmac.com/BETT_10EdTech #assistivetechnology #edtech #BettUK2026 #specialeducationalneeds #EdTech10list #AAC #inclusion #aacaware #education #SEND

Introducing our BETT UK 2026 EdTech 10 List
Kathryn Stowell Head of CENMAC
Photo of Kathryn Stowell

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Charlton Park Academy (CPA), CENMAC & #Ocean3DTechnology have partnered to promote #inclusion & create a new series of interactive, WCAG-compliant #virtualtours of key learning & support areas across CPA. Find out more about this initiative in the latest blog: mycenmac.com/MakingLearni...

CENMAC Blog 6th November 2025 - Making learning more accessible at Charlton Park Academy with Ocean 3D Technology. Image of a 3D image of one of the classrooms at Charlton Park Academy.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Learn how to create high-quality visual supports from social stories, visual schedules & task cards for schools using Glint. Join us online Thurs 6 Nov, 15.30-16.00 (GMT). Reserve your free spot: bit.ly/TT_Glint_Vis... #specialeducation #teachers #teachingassistants #sencos #assistivetechnology

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Visual Supports in Seconds: Creating Engaging, Personalized Materials with Glint
Date: Thursday 6th November 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
Book your free online spot

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Join us Thurs 23 Oct 15.30-16.00 (BST) for practical tips for using Clicker to support writing in the classroom. Whether you’re a #teacher or #TA, this session will help get more out of #Clicker. Reserve your free spot: bit.ly/TT_Clicker_T... #assistivetechnology #specialeducationalneeds #senco

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Supporting daily writing with Clicker: Personalising for every learner
Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The annual #TesSENDShow is a celebration of innovation & inclusion in #SEND. Our team enjoyed chatting with visitors committed to improving outcomes for children & young people with SEND and exploring the latest in assistive technology for education. Take a look at the blog: bit.ly/TesSENDShow_...

Celebrating innovation and inclusion at the Tes SEND Show. CENMAC blog 17 October 2025.
Photo of the CENMAC team of Advisory Teachers on the CENMAC stand at the Tes SEND Show 2025.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Our Advisory Teachers are looking forward to seeing you on Stand D50 at the #TesSENDShow! Come and find out how we support children & young people experiencing barriers to learning and/or communication with assistive technology. Don't forget to pick up a show bag! #tesSENDshow2025 #tesSENDshowUK

Some of our CENMAC Advisory Teacher team on stand D50 at the Tes SEND Show at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

In the latest blog we look at the impact dyslexia can have on mental health. We discuss five key issues to be aware of & offer some useful strategies to support children & young people with dyslexia: bit.ly/DyslexiaAndM... #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #Dyslexia #DigitalAccessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Dyslexia and Mental Health - CENMAC Blog - 9 October 2025.

Image reads "Students with dyslexia spend a lot of time becoming a master of disguise".

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

In this useful blog we look at five key issues around dyslexia and mental health that we should try to better understand. Read the article: bit.ly/DAW_DMH #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek2025 #DyslexiaAwareness #Dyslexia #LearningDifference #DAW25 #scanningpens #assistivetechnology

Students with Dyslexia Spend A Lot of Time Becoming A Master of Disguise - Read the blog by Julia Clouter, Head of Education at Scanning Pens

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Join us online Thurs 16 Oct, 15.30-16.00 (BST) to see how the Everway suite of tools help to remove barriers to learning & ensure every student can access the curriculum in their normal way of working. Reserve your spot: bit.ly/TT_Everway #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #Dyslexia #DAW25 #AssistiveTechnology

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Discover how Everway tools unlock equity for every learner
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
Reserve your free online space

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Join us online this Thurs 9th Oct, 15.30-16.00 (BST) to find out how Ayoa's intuitive mind mapping tools can help #SEND learners overcome barriers to writing. Reserve your free place: bit.ly/TT_Ayoa #mindmapping #assistivetechnology #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwareness

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Empowering SEND learners with AYOA - how to kickstart the writing process with Mind Mapping
Date: Thursday 9th October 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Take a look at our October Newsletter. It's going to be a busy month with AAC Awareness, Dyslexia Awareness Week and the Tes SEND Show at the Business Design Centre in Islington! bit.ly/CENMAC_ENews... #AssistiveTechnology #SEND #AACAwareness #DyslexiaAwareness #Dyslexia #TesSENDShow

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Discover how the C-Pen Reader 3 makes reading accessible for all students. Join us on Thursday 2nd Oct with Neil Ryland from Scanning Pens online at 15.30 - 16.00 to see the new new features. Reserve your free place: bit.ly/CPenReader3 #assistivetechnology #atech #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia #daw25

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Introducing the C-Pen Reader 3: Making Reading Accessible for ALL Students
Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
Book your free spot: https://bit.ly/CPenReader3

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

The recent Communication Matters annual conference was a real celebration of all voices. Here are some highlights from the CENMAC team in our latest blog: bit.ly/CM_2025_Cele... #CM2025conf #AAC #AACAwareness #CommunicationMatters #AssistiveTechnology

Celebrating all voices at Communication Matters 2025 - CENMAC Blog 29 September 2025

Image of the CENMAC Team at the Communication Matters conference.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Join Dolphin Computer Access Tues 30th Sept, 4pm (BST) for a webinar exploring how the government-funded #AssistiveTechnology Lending #Libraries pilot project has the potential to transform education for #SEND learners across the UK. Reserve your free place: bit.ly/Dolphin_ATLo...

Join Dolphin Computer Access for a free webinar - Assistive Tech Lending Libraries: Empowering Vision Impaired Learners at 4pm on Tuesday 30th September 2025 with guest speakers Mary Long, Iona Wilkinson and Simon Kitchen. Use the link to reserve your free place.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Join CENMAC Advisory Teacher Maureen De Longhi online this Thurs 25 Sept, 15.30 to 16.00 (BST) for this session on access arrangements for the 2026 SATS, Key Stage 2 and GCSE exams. Reserve your free spot: bit.ly/TT_ExamAccess #examaccessarrangements #assistivetechnology #examsofficer #senco #send

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Thinking Ahead Around Exam Access
Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
Reserve your free online place

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Join us Thurs 18 Sep 15.30 to 16.00 (BMT) for a live demo of HelpKidzLearn online platform looking at the 6 services available. Reserve your free place: bit.ly/CENMACsTT_He... #assistivetechnology #education #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #inclusion #senco #teachingassistant #teacher

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: An Overview of HelpKidzLearn
Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
Reserve your free spot
Image of some of the cartoon characters on the HelpKidzLearn website.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

In this recording Bob from Pretorian Technologies gives an overview of Switch Access, including Switch Interfaces for Toys, Appliance Control & Computer Access : bit.ly/CENMACsTT_Sw... #AssistiveTechnology #switchaccess #SEND #specialeducationalneeds #environmentalcontrol #occupationaltherapy

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty - Switch Access with Pretorian Technologies - Recording Available to View. Image of Bob Sagoo from Pretorian holding a variety of switches and joysticks.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Building relationships with #specialschools around the world is a great way to develop new #education programmes. We recently visited partner schools in the Netherlands to see how they embrace #technology rich environments to engage learners. Read the blog: bit.ly/ExploringATi... #specialeducation

Exploring Special Education and Assistive Technology in the Netherlands. CENMAC Blog 12 September 2025. Photo of Kathryn Stowell Head of CENMAC and Advisory Teacher Ber Allee with Vincent Verhoeven, ICT Coordinator at Lichtenbeek School and two school pupils in front of a wall of growing plants.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Join Bob from Pretorian this Thurs 11 September 2025 from 15.30-16.00 (BST) as he gives a overview to Switch Access. Bob will also provide a glimpse of some cool switch access activities. Reserve your place: lnkd.in/edhjkzAA #environmentalcontrol #switch #specialeducationalneeds #send #senco

CENMAC's Thursday Thirty
Session: Switch Access with Pretorian Technologies
Date: Thursday 11th September 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Happy Friday. We hope you've had a good week. Take a look at our latest newsletter which includes information on making a new CENMAC referral: bit.ly/CENMAC_Enews... #assistivetechnology #aac #send #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #senco #teachingassistant #speechandlanguagetherapist

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

If you missed our annual event Communication Works in May the keynote speeches and some of the seminar sessions are now available to watch. Take a look: bit.ly/cw2025_prese... #aac #aacaware #cw2025 #getseen #communication #speechandlanguage #specialeducationalneeds #assistivetechnology #atech

The image shows Kathryn Stowell, Head of CENMAC presenting the session called 'AAC a Universal Approach at Charlton Park Academy' during a seminar at annual event Communication Works in front of an audience.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

CENMAC & Ace Centre bring you FUNctional Switching - Switch Activity Book Version 2 due to popular demand! Created by Charlie Danger and Kezia Hesketh for all your switching needs! 😃 You can download it here: bit.ly/FUNctionalSw... @acecentreuk.bsky.social @charliedanger.com #switches #specialneeds

FUNctional Switching Activity Book - Download the booklet to access lots of switching activities.

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CENMAC @cenmac.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Great to have the CENMAC Team together for an INSET day yesterday. We had a great session with graphic facilitator Pen Mendonca who helped us reflect on the year and key priority areas to focus on when the Advisory Teacher team return from holidays in September. #insetday @penmendonca.bsky.social

CENMAC team in an end of term INSET day meeting.

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