The Makaton Charity
At Makaton, we believe communication should be accessible to everyone. Our unique programme combines speech, signs, and symbols to break down communication barriers and create inclusive environments. Whether you're developing resources, embedding Makaton into your projects, or making your services more accessible, we're here to help.
Makaton is a low-cost, low-tech solution that fosters inclusivity and meaningful connections. By incorporating Makaton into businesses, community settings, visitor attractions, and everyday services, you can create spaces where everyone feels valued and understood.
Our services
Create bespoke Makaton resources
Need custom communication materials? We can help you design and develop Makaton resources tailored to your needs. From educational tools to communication aids, our team ensures your materials are clear, effective, and accessible.
We can support a wide range of organisations with bespoke resources, including:
- Visual timetables for schools
- Storybooks enhanced with signs and symbols
- Accessible menus for cafes and restaurants
- Event communication boards for public festivals and exhibitions
Whatever your setting, we're here to help you make communication accessible for all.
Embed Makaton in your projects
Enhance accessibility by integrating Makaton into your projects. Our expertise covers:
- Sign videos - engaging video content that includes Makaton signs and symbols
- Symbolised wayfinding boards - incorporating Makaton symbols into signage, menus, and navigational tools.
- Printed help guides - User-friendly guides, flyers, and posters featuring Makaton, helping your services connect with a wider audience.
With Makaton, your services can reach a wider audience and become truly inclusive.
Translation services
Bridge communication gaps with our Makaton Translation Services. Our experts ensure your content is accurately represented using signs and symbols, making communication clearer for all.
Quality checking
Ensure precision with our Makaton quality-checking service. We review your materials to guarantee clarity, accuracy, and consistency in your use of Makaton, helping you create effective communication tools that engage and support your audience.
Get in touch
Are you ready to enhance your project with Makaton? Contact us today by completing our request form. We’ll provide a detailed quote, and for more complex projects, we’ll arrange a discovery call to discuss your requirements. Let’s work together to make communication accessible for all.
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Service provider
The Makaton Charity
Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. In addition to children and adults with communication and learning difficulties and the community around them – for example, teachers, health professionals, friends, public service bodies etc. Makaton is increasingly used by the general public to aid communication. Makaton has been shown to be useful for all sorts of people including those who struggle with understanding concepts, those who have poor literacy skills, including grammatical knowledge, and those with English as an Additional Language. By using Makaton, children and adults can take a more active part in life, because communication and language are the key to everything we do and learn.
Session details
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- Daily from 00:00 to 11:59