When you see someone write down a response to a question asked to them, or using hand gestures to communicate, or use pictures as a means of communicating their emotions or ideas, these are all types of augmentative and alternative communication, also called AAC. Some people will see an AAC speech therapist to help with speech and language problems so that they can communicate better and others can communicate better with them. Many people use forms of AAC all the time to communicate ideas, feelings and so on. Writing a note to a coworker in the office is a simple example. Some of us use it more than others, and many do not even realise it has a name. But people with communication and language problems need it more to help them communicate.

Understanding AAC

Any tools, devices or systems used to support or replace speech falls under the umbrella of AAC. The first A for Augmentative communication where you u ... Read more »

The point of fire compartmentation is to stop the spread of the fire and the deadly smoke to the rest of the building. The idea is the building is subdivided into different compartments so if a fire starts in one compartment it cannot move to the next, or takes longer to do so. It slows it down to give emergency workers to get to you. A fire compartmentation survey is a way to assess whether your building is a safe as it can be and will prevent loss and damage.

Buildings could be so much safer than many currently are

One of the best ways to protect lives and property from fire is fire compartmentation. Despite that fact, it is not always made a priority for property owners and is even sometimes ignore, usually because of the extra costs involved. Thankfully more legislation means more companies and property owners are having to follow codes. This is one of the best ways to keep people safe in a b ... Read more »