Resources

This list is a compilation of resources on topics relating to sexuality and safeguarding for people who use augmentative communication. These resources may be of interest to AAC users, family members, attendant service providers, sexual health educators, counselors, medical professionals, clinicians, and police and legal professionals. The list is updated on a regular basis. If you know of resources which may be of interest to Speak Up, please send us an e-mail with details.

AAC User Resources 

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Books, Articles and Videos

Loan Kits (Toronto, Hamilton and Sudbury)

Making Community Services Accessible

Services

Sexual Abuse / Reducing the Risk

Sexual Health

Speak Up Service Provider Resources

Useful Web Links 

Speak Up Brochures:

Promoting Healthy Sexuality and Safeguarding in Youth who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (PDF Document)

Communicating with a Person who Uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (PDF Document)

Speak Up Report:

Project Findings and Recommendations (PDF Document)