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Name:   AbilityNet North East
Address:   c/o Remploy, Wesley Way, Benton Square Industrial Estate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9TA.
Tel:  

National freephone helpline: 0800 269091

Web:   www.abilitynet.org.uk
Email:   enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
Info:  

AbilityNet are a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. We offer advice, training and assessment services.

     
Name:   Access Technology Team, Learning Support Service - Co. Durham
Contact:   Linda Bainbridge
Address:   c/o Broom Cottages Primary School, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8AN
Tel:   01740 656998
Email:   linda.bainbridge@durham.gov.uk
Info:  

The AT team is part of the Advisory and Specialist Teaching Service (AST's) within Durham's Learning Support Service.  We provide advice and support on the use of Access Technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for all pupils with Special Educational Needs.  

We provide short term loans of equipment, demonstrations and training in the use of software and ICT equipment.

     
Name:   Communicate
Contact:   Philippa Robinson
Address:   Regional Neurological Rehab Centre, Hunters Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NR
Tel:   01912 195640
     
Name:   Darlington eLearning Centre
Contact:   Mikeala Morgans
Address:  

Norton Crescent, Sadberge, Darlington, DL2 1SR

Tel:   01325 402006
Email:   Mikeala.Morgans@darlington.gov.uk
     
Name:   Deaf Sign
Contact:   Cath Smith
Address:   16 Highfield Crescent, Hartburn, Stockton on Tees, TS18 5HH
Tel:   01642 580505
Web:   www.deafsign.com
Info:   DEAFSIGN works to develop and publish British Sign Language (BSL)
educational resources in the form of the Let's Sign Series of books,
dictionaries, flashcards, posters, ebooks - and the Let's Sign & Write BSL graphics pack in conjunction with Widgit Software.
     
Name:   North Tyneside SEN/ICT Base
Contact:   Carol Allen
Address:  

c/o Longbenton CLC, Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8ER

Tel:   0191 200 7533
Email:   clangdale@northtyneside.org.uk
Info:   Utilising the expertise and facilities of both the North Tyneside ICT Team and the CLC's, this base offers advice, support, personalised training and short term equipment loans to support access to the curriculum for all learners who require additional support.
     
Name:   Speech and Language Therapy Service, Middlesbrough PCT
Contact:   Joanna Henfrey
Address:  

Speech and Language Therapy, North Ormesby Health Village, 2 Trinty Mews, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AL

Tel:   01642 516780
Email:   joanna.henfrey@nhs.net
Info:   Info: We are a small team of Speech and Language Therapists working within the paediatric field. We work with children requiring communication aids/symbol support.
     

These organisation may also cover this area:

Name:   ACE Centre North
Contact:   Sarah Dale
Address:  

Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3QL

Tel:   0161 684 2333
Email:   sdale@ace-north.org.uk
Web:   www.ace-north.org.uk
Info:  

The ACE Centre North provides assessments, training, information, advice, consultancy and equipment loans to support the use of assistive technology for communication and learning for people with physical and communication disabilities across the North of England and North Wales.

     
Name:   HFT (Home Farm Trust)
Contact:   Kate Gascoyne
Address:   Karten CTEC Centre, Milton Heights, Milton, Oxon, OX14 4DR
Tel:   01235 835507
Web:   www.hftcteccentre.org.uk
Info:   Although the Centre is based in Oxford we can deliver
training anywhere in the country not just the south
     
Name:   Inclusive Technology
Contact:   Ian Bean
Address:   Gatehead Business Park, Delph New Rd. Delph, Oldham OL3 5BX
Tel:   01457 819790
Web:   www.inclusive.co.uk/training
Info:   Offers training anywhere in the UK
     

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