On this page you can share and access resources that are useful to you. Many of these ideas have been kindly donated by people across Oxfordshire.
Accessible information
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible information toolkit | A practical guide to making the information you produce accessible. | |
| Creating information | A flow chart to help you decide the type and style of information you may need to create for someone. | |
| Easy read words | Writing accessible information: tips on making your words easier to understand. | |
| Easy read sentences | Writing accessible information documents: tips on making your sentences easier to understand. |
Communication passports
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Making a communication passport | A description of what a communication passport is and why you would make one. | |
| Communication passport questionnaire | A questionnaire for making a communication passport. | |
| Communication passport example | An example of a simple communication passport on one A4 sheet. | |
| Communication passport A4 template | A template of the simple communication passport on one A4 sheet. This can be made up and used for any individual. | Word |
| Communication passport A5 example | An example of a more detailed communication passport in A5. | |
| Communication passport example | A template of the A5 sized communication passport. This can be made up and used for any individual. | Word |
| Detailed communication passport example | Another example of a detailed communication passport in A5. | |
| Communication passport A4 template | A template of the A5 sized communication passport. This can be made up and used for any individual. | Word |
| Detailed communication passport example | An example of a detailed communication passport in A4. | |
| Communication passport A4 template | A template of the detailed A4 sized communication passport. This can be made up and used for any individual. | Word |
| Communication passport A5 template | A template of the A5 booklet sized communication passport. This can be made up and used for any individual. | Publisher |
| Communication passport A5 template | A template of the detailed A5 sized communication passport. This can be made up and used for any individual. | Word |
Gesture and body language
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| How to make a Personal Communication dictionary | A guide to making a Personal Communication Dictionary (or Personal Gesture Dictionary) to describe the meanings of specific non-verbal behaviours of an individual. |
Hospital passports
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Passport | A Hospital passport to be filled in for any individual and taken with them each time they go to the hospital. | |
| Hospital Passport | A Hospital passport to be filled in for any individual and taken with them each time they go to the hospital (editable version). | Word |
Intensive interaction
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive Interaction | An introduction to Intensive Interaction. |
Legislation, policies and guidelines
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Valuing People (2001) | Government White Paper (external link) | |
| Valuing People (2009) | Government White Paper (external link) | |
| Disability Discrimination Act | Guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability (external link) | |
| Mencap (2010) | Mencap Communication Guidelines (external link) | |
| Communication Bill of Rights | An easy read adaptation of the Communication Bill of Rights |
Linkert scales
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Linkert scale | A helpful tool to support service users to communicate their wants, needs and emotions non-verbally. |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| The 5 Communication Standards | The 5 Communication Standards for Oxfordshire Total Communication. | |
| Speech and language development chart | A compilation of relevant developmental stages for speech, language and understanding. | Image |
| How to use resources | Helpful guide on making the most out of resources. |
Objects
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Using objects of reference | An easy guide to using objects of reference. | |
| Objects of reference policies | An explanation of the policies and procedures for using objects as a reference. |
Photos, pictures and symbols
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| OTC symbol pack | The first Total Communication symbol pack, royalty-free. | Zip archive |
| Taking a good photo | Tips on how to take a good photo. |
Sensory room
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Sensory room information | Advice and ideas on making the most of a sensory room. | |
| Sensory referencing | Ideas on how to use sensory referencing. |
Signing
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Signing | Information on signing with people with learning difficulties. |
Story telling
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah goes swimming | A ready to use interactive story. All you need are the props! | |
| The Snowman | A ready to use interactive story. All you need are the props! |
Visual timetables
| Title | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| First and Then | ‘First and Then’ Strip for taking out and about. | Image |
| First and Then (large) | Large ‘First and Then’Strip for people with visual impairment or using at home. | |
| Making a ‘First and Then’ strip | A guide to making and using a ‘First and Then’ Strip. | Word |
| Making timetables | How to make a visual timetable. | |
| Using timetables | How to use visual timetables. | |
| Simple daily timetable | A template of a simple daily timetable. | |
| A4 timetable template | A template of an A4 daily timetable. | |
| A3 timetable template | A template of an A3 daily timetable. | |
| Simple weekly template | A template of a simple weekly timetable. | |
| A3 weekly template | A template of an A3 weekly timetable. | |
| A4 visual example | An example of an A4 visual timetable. | |
| A4 visual example | An example of an A4 visual timetable. | |
| A4 visual template | A template for making a simple A4 sized visual timetable. This can be made up and used for any individual. | Word |
| Daily template | Visual daily timetable resource. | |
| Staff rota example | An example of a visual Staff Rota. |
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