What is Makaton?

What does Makaton involve?

Makaton is a communication programme that combines speech, signs and symbols to empower anyone living with learning or communication difficulties to understand and be understood. The Makaton vocabulary is designed to provide signs and/or symbols for the everyday needs and events that occur for us all. Makaton has brought positive transformation to millions of lives by giving people a way to express themselves independently, overcoming frustration and promoting inclusion.

Makaton is taught to both the individual with the communication difficulty and to parents, carers, professionals and others. Using Makaton promotes equal opportunities for the individual with a communication need. The more people who learn it, the greater the inclusiveness for the Makaton user.

Is your Organisation Makaton Friendly?

Makaton Friendly is a partnership programme designed to enable organisations and community spaces to be more accessible and welcoming to Makaton users. For example, this could be a cafe, a church, or a leisure centre. It involves comprehensive training and support to ensure partners can effectively accommodate the needs of Makaton users.

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