Makaton international awareness day

Published on 28 August 2024

Makaton International Awareness Day

International Awareness Day 2024

Today is Makaton Awareness Day. 

Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures) and speech to enable people to communicate. 

Watch the video attached to see what Makaton means to Ambitious youth network member, Megan. 

Click here to find out more about Makaton.

Feel free to share any experiences that you have of using Makaton in the comment section below!

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