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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)
2025 OARC CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
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.
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.
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Camp yAAC fills up FAST!
Camp yAAC 2025 Applications are available NOW! Camp is open to children and youth aged 6 - 21. Campers use their communication devices while having great fun and making new friends!
AAC-themed Valentines!
Print your AAC-themed Valentines here! Colour these cards and give them to your friends and loved ones. Happy Valentine's Day!
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.
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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