Makaton is a language programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to provide multiple ways for someone to communicate.
The use of signs can support people who have unclear or no speech and symbols can help those who have limited speech and cannot, or prefer not to sign.
One million Makaton users
Makaton transforms the lives of those with communication difficulties by giving them a way to express themselves independently, which is proven to overcome frustration and promote inclusion. There are currently in excess of 2.2 million people in the UK with speech, language and communication difficulties and over 1 million Makaton users.
The Makaton Charity exists to ensure that everyone living with learning or communication difficulties has the tools and resources they need to understand and be understood.
Goal of a truly inclusive society
The Charity aims to ensure that as many people as possible have access to Makaton, to achieve our goal of a truly inclusive society. Visit our website makaton.org to find out more about the impact Makaton has on beneficiaries and their families or support networks.
Join our Makaton Membership and gain access to a wide variety of Makaton resources and support.
Makaton Membership gives you access to:
- Search and view line drawings of signs, videos, and symbols for over 500 concepts in the Core Vocabulary
- Download up to 40 signs and symbols per month
- Create your own favourites box for all the signs and symbols you mostly use
- MakaChat community support from our knowledgeable Ambassadors and Tutors across the UK
- Download free resources from the Makaton Library
- Get special offers in our online shop
CHRISTMAS OFFER
Founders Membership £60 until 31st December 2020. This includes access to and download of the Core Vocabulary plus an additional 700 signs and symbols from the Living and Learning resource, absolutely FREE! Find out more via Makaton.org/membership