NECAS Open Day for People with Communication Difficulties 

Do you want to find out about different communication aids, e.g. timetables, budget boards, communication boards and books?

Do you need a communication aid to help you access the community, tell people about yourself or make choices?

Do you want to design your own communication aid?

The Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme will work with you to show you:

• what communication aids are available
• how to design your own communication aid
• how submit a NECAS Service Request Form. 

Please bring:

• a support person or family member if you need help you on the day
• any photos on USB stick that you want to use  

Audience

• Adults who are a permanent resident of Victoria and hold a Medicare card
• Adults who have complex communication needs (cannot speak or speech that is difficult to understand)
• Adults who are able to access services under the Disability Act (2006) 

People who are NOT eligible to receive funding through the Non-Electronic Communication Aids Scheme include:

• people eligible for supports through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) or the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
• people who receive support through compensation related to their disability
• pre-school and school aged children (Children who are transitioning from school to an adult placement may be considered on an individual basis.) 

Presenter 

Naomi Rezzani

Naomi Rezzani is a full time Speech Pathologist at the Communication Resource Centre. Naomi coordinates the Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme. Her other roles include accessible written information, consultancy to disability organisations, supporting adults with communication difficulties and their communication partners and community capacity building initiatives.