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Open Access Resource Centre (OARC)
Enriching the lives of children who have communication difficulties or who are non-speaking by providing access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Winter 2024 OARC Newsletter
Read about Spencer who uses his "talk box" to express his feelings, tell you about his favourite movies and more.
Find out more about Camp yAAC 2024 and how campers use their communication iPads to enjoy making friends and engaging in camp activities.
Find out more about Camp yAAC 2024 and how campers use their communication iPads to enjoy making friends and engaging in camp activities.
GIVING TUESDAY, Dec 3rd
THANK YOU to all of our donors! You have raised over $7,400 and surpassed our goals! Now FOUR children will receive their own communication systems!
We continue to accept donations to fund children's devices.
We continue to accept donations to fund children's devices.
2025 OARC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Open Access Resource Centre is presenting Corinna Duffitt of AAC in the Grove and Jennifer Wiegert of Chickadee AAC Communication Services on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.
December Modeling Calendar
This December, model AAC each day and show your child how to use their device during the holiday festivities! Whether it’s talking about holiday events, foods, or family traditions, this daily practice reinforces important vocabulary in a fun and meaningful way! Making this a routine supports both repetition and variety - key ingredients for helping your child build confidence with their AAC system as they enjoy festive activities!
Download your calendar below!
Download your calendar below!
About Us
The Open Access Resource Centre (OARC) is committed to improving the lives of Manitobans with speech challenges through the use of communication devices. With ongoing operational support from the Government of Manitoba - Department of Families, OARC is able to help individuals receive long-term systems as well as providing the supports needed for successful implementation of a device as a communication tool.
Our Mission
To empower individuals with communication challenges, their families, and their communities by providing speech-generating devices and support so everyone's voice is valued.
Our Vision
Everyone has a voice and is heard.
Camp YAAC 2024
Dates: July 23, 24, 25, 2024
We are no longer accepting applications for 2024.
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The Open Access Resource Centre (OARC) is dedicated to enriching the lives of Manitobans who have communication difficulties or who are non-speaking by providing access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
The Open Access Resource Centre acknowledges we are located upon Treaty #1 and the homeland of the Red River Metis Nation. We work in partnership with children, families and communities who reside on ancestral lands and traditional territories throughout Manitoba. We thank Mother Earth for life-sustaining waters. We understand all benefit from and take responsibility for these gifts.Open Access Resource Centre is committed to continued reflection and dialogue to ensure a place where everyone’s voice is heard.
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