Review: The Power of Communication

This is an excellent DVD produced by Communication Matters. It aims to let people know about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), the different people who who might need to use a communication aid, the variety of aids available and the difference having such an aid can make to an individual.

The DVD focuses on the lives of four people who use a communication aid "to lead challenging, active, useful and, most importantly, independent lives".

It carries a powerful message about the importance of communication to individuals and the difference that AAC can make to their lives and could be a valuable tool for use in awareness raising. This is what you need to show to policy makers and budget holders when you are trying to argue for funding to be put in place for purchase of communication aids,

The DVD costs £15 (including post and packing) and can be purchased from Communication Matters, c/o The ACE Centre, 92 Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7DR.

It is also possible to borrow a copy from CALL.