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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)
October is AAC Awareness Month!
Did you know...
If AAC learners only see symbols modeled for communication twice weekly for 20-30 minutes, if will take 84 YEARS for them to have the same exposure to aided language as an 18 month old has to spoken language.
We've created a calendar to get us modeling symbols more all through AAC AWARENESS MONTH!
If AAC learners only see symbols modeled for communication twice weekly for 20-30 minutes, if will take 84 YEARS for them to have the same exposure to aided language as an 18 month old has to spoken language.
We've created a calendar to get us modeling symbols more all through AAC AWARENESS MONTH!
Virtual Workshop Series Fall 2024
OARC is thrilled to collaborate with workshop hosts Danielle Franklin and Marlee Bell at Tobii Dynavox Canada to present a unique workshop series!
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.
Spring 2024 OARC Newsletter
Read about Ben who is graduating from high school this spring. He uses an iPad with the Proloquo2Go app and is very active in his community.
You'll hear from a grandmother who used "GO FUND ME" to raise funds for her granddaughter's communication iPad.
You'll hear from a grandmother who used "GO FUND ME" to raise funds for her granddaughter's communication iPad.
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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