Free Resources
CandLE have developed a number of free resources to get AAC users started with education access. On this page you will find free grid sets including keyboard options and example books. We also have low-tech resources ready to print and use.
Low-Tech Resources
CandLE have developed a number of low-tech communication and literacy resources for AAC users. We are also able to make bespoke low-tech resources on demand as well as provide guidance on how to make your own.
Problem Book
Communication Board
Books
CandLE have a library of accessible books that have been adapted into Grid 3 which allow the user to have the most independent reading experience possible. Download free previews bellow and get in touch to order the full versions.
Easter Collection
Our FREE CandLE books are back for Easter. After the success of our Christmas collection, we are back with an exciting selection of Easter stories for young readers to enjoy.
Christmas Collection
Our FREE CandLE Christmas collection.
Cave Baby
Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson.
Charlie and Lola - Look After Your Planet
Charlie and Lola – Look After Your Planet by Lauren Child.
Awful Auntie
Awful Auntie by David Walliams.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Lion, The witch and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling.
Keyboards
CandLE provide several keyboard options that can be used to suit the access needs of students. Our stand alone keyboards can be downloaded for free and used for communication and learning. All of our educational resources can be provided with your keyboard of choice. Download the full keyboard pack or individual keyboards below.
ABC
A keyboard alternative with keys in alphabetical order. Useful for early stages of learning. Featuring word prediction functions to encourage and teach vocabulary development.
QWERTY
A regular QWERTY keyboard design with essential functions and punctuation. Featuring word prediction functions to encourage and teach vocabulary development.
Two- hit ABC
Our two-hit keyboards are designed for students who require bigger cells. The student first hits the letter group and then the keyboard opens up into bigger letters.
Two-hit QWERTY
Our two-hit keyboards are designed for students who require bigger cells. The student first hits the letter group and then the keyboard opens up into bigger letters.
Most to Least
A keyboard that starts with the most common letters giving fast access to using word prediction. Great for early learners.
Sound & Say
The Sound & Say keyboard teaches students the first two letters of a word to make word-prediction more effective. It broadens vocabulary with a huge range of options.
