Kommunikationscentret

What Kommunikationscentret does

Center for Kommunikation og Undervisning (CKU), marketed as Kommunikationscentret, is a municipal institution owned and operated by Hillerød Kommune in Denmark, formed in spring 2025 through the merger of Kommunikationscentret i Hillerød and CSU Egedammen. The institution delivers specialized services across two Hillerød facilities (Skansevej 2D for adult special education and Skovledet 14 for youth STU, day high school, after-school program, and activity/social offerings) and serves adults and children with communication difficulties, youth with autism and developmental disabilities, individuals with visual or hearing impairments, and working adults with hearing loss across North Zealand and neighboring municipalities.

The core product portfolio includes STU (særligt tilrettelagt undervisning) special-designed upper secondary education for youth with special needs; adult special education under the Danish Act on Special Education for Adults; free communication tools (Picto Selector, sign-to-speech programs, guided meditations); the unique IKT-uddannelsen (an 11-day professional ICT-in-pedagogy program established in 2000); activity and social programs for adults; vision technology consulting; and professional consultancy including a new AI-workshop and online sign-to-speech training. Technology assets include assistive devices, smart glasses (including Meta Ray-Ban demonstrations), and partnerships with vendors such as Therapy Box, Mobilize Me, KnowMe, Flexsus, ProReact, and Alexandra-instituttet.

The business model is primarily publicly funded: Hillerød Kommune and other North Zealand municipalities authorize and pay for citizen services under statutory frameworks (Lov om specialundervisning for voksne, Lov om social service, Kompensationsloven). Secondary revenue comes from professional training - IKT-uddannelsen is priced at 29,995 DKK per participant (with 80% subsidization available via Den Kommunale Kompetencefond), with a colleague discount at 14,997 DKK. CKU also sells customized courses, conferences, and themed afternoons. The institution does not have private shareholders, outside investors, or disclosed revenue figures; it operates under the governance of a municipal board.

Name

Kommunikationscentret

Legal name

Center for Kommunikation og Undervisning (CKU)

Website

https://kc.hillerod.dk

Company type

Public

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CKU is a Hillerød Kommune municipal institution delivering special education, assistive technology, and communication support services to adults, youth, and individuals with visual or hearing impairments across North Zealand, Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Communication Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Augmentative communication
• Assistive communication technology
• Professional disability training
• Vision rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillerød

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal Funding and Service Delivery: CKU is a municipal institution that receives funding from Hillerød Kommune and other municipalities in North Zealand. Services are funded through municipal authorizations and allocations for citizens with special needs.
2. IKT Education Courses: Professional development courses for pedagogical staff in special needs education. The IKT education program costs 29,995 DKK per participant with 80% funding available through Den Kommunale Kompetencefond.
3. Consulting Services: Consultancy services to staff in kindergartens, schools, residential facilities, activity centers, and care homes regarding communication support and assistive technology

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CKU (Center for Kommunikation og Undervisning) is a municipal institution under Hillerød Kommune that delivers special education, communication support, and assistive technology services to adults, children, and youth with disabilities across North Zealand, Denmark. Core offerings include free communication tools (Picto Selector, sign-to-speech, guided meditations), the unique IKT-uddannelsen professional training program, STU special education for youth, Daghøjskolen day schooling, Fritidsordningen leisure program, Aktivitets- og Samværstilbud activity/social program for adults, and vision/hearing rehabilitation services.

Product overview

Kommunikationscentret (CKU - Center for Kommunikation & Undervisning) is a unified institutional offering formed from the 2025 merger of Kommunikationscentret and CSU Egedammen. The institution provides a comprehensive portfolio of communication support, special education, and professional training services across two locations. The core offerings include: communication tools and aids (Picto Selector, sign-to-speech programs) provided free of charge; IKT-uddannelsen, an 11-day professional training program on pedagogical ICT use; and various courses/workshops including AI workshops and online sign-to-speech training. Educational services encompass STU (special designed education for young people with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other challenges), Daghøjskolen (day high school), and Fritidsordningen (leisure time program). The institution also operates an Aktivitets- og Samværstilbud (activity and social offering) for adults, alongside specialized vision technology events. The institution operates under Danish legislation including the Act on Special Education for Adults, Social Services Act, and the Compensation Act.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IKT-uddannelsen: An 11-day training program on pedagogical use of Information and Communication Technology for special pedagogical staff. The only program of its kind in Denmark, established in 2000.

Products and services

• IKT-uddannelsen (ICT Education) An 11-day professional development program for special pedagogical staff on the pedagogical use of Information and Communication Technology (IKT). Covers communication, alternative operation, structural aids, new technologies, and implementation processes. Priced at 29,995 DKK per participant with colleague discount and 80% funding via Den Kommunale Kompetencefond.
• Specialundervisning for voksne (Special Education for Adults) Special education, counseling, guidance and assistive technology testing services for adults with communication difficulties and other special needs, delivered at Afdeling Skansevej (Skansevej 2D, Hillerød). Includes assistive technology provision, vision/hearing rehabilitation, smart glasses consultation, and sign-to-speech training.
• STU (Særligt Tilrettelagt Undervisning) — Special Designed Education for Youth Upper-secondary education program for young people with special needs, including tailored programs for autism, intellectual disability, and other challenges. Includes structured day schooling, transition support, and family tours via socialrådgiver Catharina.
• Daghøjskolen (Day High School) Day high school program for young adults with special needs, part of the STU offerings at Afdeling Skovledet (Skovledet 14, Hillerød).
• Fritidsordningen (Leisure Time Program) Before and after-school leisure activities program for students with special needs, supporting families with structured out-of-school-time engagement.
• Aktivitets- og Samværstilbud (Activity and Social Offer) Daytime activity and social participation programs for adults with special needs, providing structured activities, social engagement, and community participation.
• AI-workshop Workshop on artificial intelligence applications in special pedagogy and communication support, offered as a short course for professionals and educators.
• Online Tegn til Tale (Online Sign to Speech) Online training course on sign-to-speech (tegn til tale) communication methods for professionals working with individuals using augmentative and alternative communication.
• Skræddersyet kursus (Customized Course) Customized courses tailored to specific organizational needs and requirements for institutions working with people with disabilities.
• Konference: Sammen om Teknologi (Conference: Together about Technology) Conference focused on technology in special education and communication support, bringing together professionals in the special-needs sector.
• Temaeftermiddag: Synsteknologi i hverdagen (Vision Technology Theme Afternoon) Free themed afternoon event focusing on smart glasses, apps, and vision technology solutions for individuals with visual impairment or blindness, including hands-on demonstrations of products like Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses.
• ASK Consultancy (Alternative and Supportive Communication) Consultancy services on Alternative and Supportive Communication (ASK) for staff in kindergartens, schools, residential facilities, activity centres, and care homes. Includes co-creation processes, project leadership, and funding application support for communication projects.
• Communication Tools and Aids Free communication tools and assistive communication technologies including Picto Selector, sign-to-speech (tegn til tale) programs, and guided meditations, available at no cost to individuals and professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• IKT education is the only program of its kind in Denmark, established in 2000

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VISO (Den nationale Videns- og Specialrådgivningsorganisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISO is the national knowledge and special advisory organization in the social and special education fields. CKU collaborates with VISO to deliver specialized knowledge and advisory services.
• Sundhedsministeriet (Ministry of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Danish Ministry of Health on health-related initiatives and policies affecting people with disabilities.
• Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Agency for Digital Government)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on digitalization initiatives related to assistive technology and digital accessibility.
• Kræftens Bekæmpelse (Danish Cancer Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on cancer-related support and assistive technology for affected individuals.
• ISAAC (International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration on augmentative and alternative communication standards and practices.
• LEVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish organization for people with developmental disabilities - collaboration on advocacy and support services.
• Spastikerforeningen (Danish Cerebral Palsy Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Danish cerebral palsy association on support and services.
• Hjernesagen (Danish Brain Injury Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Danish brain injury association on support services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Talking Mats (University of Stirling): Scotland-based communication method and research-driven social enterprise, partnered with CKU. Comparable as an evidence-based AAC methodology provider with a similar training-led delivery model to CKU's IKT education.
• Therapy Box: UK-based company specializing in speech and AAC apps. A commercial technology peer and CKU partner. Comparable as a provider of the digital AAC tools CKU recommends and integrates into its training and consulting services.

Broad incumbents

• ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication): Global non-profit for AAC standards, research, and advocacy. CKU is an explicit ISAAC collaborator; ISAAC represents the broader professional and standards ecosystem within which CKU's AAC training and tools operate.
• VISO: National Danish knowledge and special advisory organization in the social and special education fields. A core CKU partner and a broader incumbent that both regulates and collaborates with CKU-style specialist centers; relevant as a higher-level national counterpart in the same ecosystem.

Others

• Visually Impaired Advancement (VIA) / National Federation of the Blind (US): International vision impairment advocacy and services organizations. Included as an adjacent/thematic peer highlighting the broader global landscape of vision technology and assistive services in which CKU's vision technology consulting operates.

Regional players

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Spastikerforeningen): Danish national disability associations (Spastikerforeningen, LEV) operating across Denmark as advocacy and service organizations for people with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities. Explicit CKU partners and comparable Danish social-sector organizations serving overlapping populations.
• Specialisterne: Danish-origin social enterprise employing people with autism in IT and other roles, operating internationally. Comparable as a Danish-headquartered specialist organization serving people with autism, with overlapping educational and workforce themes relevant to CKU's STU youth programs.

Direct peers

• Hammel Neurocenter: Danish neurorehabilitation center providing intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury. Comparable in operating model (publicly funded specialist center, multidisciplinary staff, partnership ecosystem) and overlaps with CKU's brain injury and assistive technology offerings.
• Synscenter Refsnæs: Danish national center for visually impaired children and adults, providing specialized education, vision technology consulting, and counseling. Directly comparable as a regional/Danish institution delivering assistive vision technology and special education services, and explicitly mentioned in CKU's news as a partner for professional inspiration days.
• Kommunikationscentret Region Hovedstaden: Other Danish regional communication centers delivering special education for adults, AAC consultancy, and assistive technology services in Denmark. Same regulatory framework (Lov om specialundervisning for voksne) and same core customer base (municipalities funding services for citizens), making them the closest operational peers to CKU.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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