What AAC AND ME LTD does

AAC and Me Ltd is a UK-based specialist consultancy providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology services to schools, families, and communities across Yorkshire and beyond. Incorporated in 2025 (Company No. 16443301) and based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, the firm was founded by Tom McDonald, a SEND teacher and Assistive Technology specialist who also draws on lived experience as a SEND parent. The practice does not build proprietary AAC software; rather, it integrates third-party high-tech platforms (Grid 3, TD Snap, LAMP, Clicker) and eye-gaze devices alongside low-tech paper-based AAC tools (core boards, symbol boards, sensory stories) to support individuals with complex communication needs.

The company's core service offering comprises five school-facing deliverables: AAC Assessment, Implementation Support, Staff Training and CPD, Communication Environment Audits, and Termly Support Packages. These are commissioned on a bespoke, quote-based engagement model, typically structured as multi-year termly contracts with individual schools and educational organisations. The firm also runs two free community programmes—the Northallerton Communication Club (monthly meet-ups at the Goosecroft Centre) and the AAC and Assistive Technology Drop-In sessions (twice-monthly at Northallerton Mencap)—which serve as top-of-funnel trust-building and referral-generation mechanisms for paid consultancy work. Distribution is direct: free 30-minute consultation calls initiate school and family enquiries, with online Zoom drop-ins extending regional reach via Calendly booking.

Commercially, AAC and Me is a bootstrapped, founder-owned private limited company with no external funding, no disclosed revenue, and a team size of 1–10. Revenue derives from professional-services consulting fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is hybrid: sales-led direct consultancy to schools combined with community-led free events that generate referrals from families and healthcare professionals. Marketing is content-driven, relying on a founder-authored blog, an email newsletter, Instagram, downloadable low-tech AAC resources, and AAC Awareness Month activations, with no paid advertising channels identified. Geographic scope is regional (North Yorkshire extending to Yorkshire-and-beyond), with no global footprint claims.

Name

AAC AND ME LTD

Legal name

AAC and Me Ltd

Website

https://aacandme.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AAC and Me Ltd is a UK-based AAC and Assistive Technology consultancy serving schools, families, and communities across Yorkshire with expert assessment, training, and implementation support, founded by SEND teacher and SEND parent Tom McDonald.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Educational Needs (SEND) AAC and Assistive Technology Consultancy

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluation, Implementation & Training (School-Based) (EDAKAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

Keywords

• AAC consultancy services
• Assistive technology consulting
• SEND communication support
• AAC assessment services
• Special education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Thirsk

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School and Organisation Consultancy: Expert AAC and Assistive Technology consultancy services for schools and organisations including AAC assessment, implementation support, staff training/CPD, communication environment audits, and termly support packages. Revenue is generated through commissioned consultancy engagements with schools and educational settings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AAC and Me provides specialist AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and Assistive Technology consultancy for schools and organisations, delivered through expert assessment, professional training, and hands-on implementation support. The company also runs free community programs — the Northallerton Communication Club and AAC & Assistive Technology Drop-In — for AAC users and families in North Yorkshire and beyond.

Product overview

AAC & Me is a specialist AAC teaching consultancy providing a suite of services for schools, families and communities. The core school services include AAC Assessment, Implementation Support, Staff Training and CPD, Communication Environment Audits, and Termly Support Packages. Community offerings include the Northallerton Communication Club (free monthly meet-ups) and the AAC & Assistive Technology Drop-In sessions. The company does not offer a standalone software product but rather consultancy-led services that work alongside third-party AAC software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAC Assessment A thorough, pupil-centred assessment that identifies the right AAC system and provides schools with a clear, actionable report to guide next steps. Targeted at schools and educational organisations supporting AAC users.
• Implementation Support Hands-on support to embed AAC into daily school life, building the team's confidence and skills with every visit. Targeted at schools and educational organisations.
• Staff Training and CPD Practical, evidence-informed training tailored to the school, pupils and team, ranging from twilight sessions to full-day CPD. Targeted at school staff supporting AAC users.
• Communication Environment Audit A whole-school review of AAC provision and communication environments, with prioritised recommendations to raise the quality of support across every setting. Targeted at schools and educational organisations.
• Termly Support Packages Consistent specialist input throughout the year, with structured visits, email support and a written summary each term. Targeted at schools and educational organisations.
• Northallerton Communication Club A free monthly meet-up for AAC users of all ages and their families, held on the first Saturday of every month at the Goosecroft Centre, Northallerton. Includes games, adaptive gaming with Nintendo Switch, and refreshments in an inclusive environment.
• AAC & Assistive Technology Drop-In A free drop-in service at Northallerton Mencap providing hands-on guidance for families, carers and professionals exploring or using AAC and assistive technology, including troubleshooting for AAC software, vocabulary organisation, and access challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lottie progressed from a 12-cell to a 28-cell grid using the Super Core 30 layout with an eye-gaze device, became able to navigate jump pages independently, and now uses AAC across shared reading and daily school routines.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rhyming Multisensory StoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTom McDonald of AAC and Me collaborated with Rhyming Multisensory Stories on the sensory story 'Rudolph's Carrots'. Tom's AAC expertise enriched the sensory story through the thoughtful addition of repeated refrains, giving learners a clear rhythm and structure to engage with. Victoria Navin, Founder of Rhyming Multisensory Stories, noted it was a pleasure working with Tom and expressed interest in future collaboration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Widgit Software: UK provider of symbol-based communication tools and Widgit Symbol vocabulary — which AAC and Me actively distributes in its resource library. Comparable as a complementary symbol-AAC vendor serving UK education.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based provider of AAC hardware and software including Grid 3, which AAC and Me explicitly works with. A larger established player in the UK AAC ecosystem combining device manufacturing, software, and training services.
• Liberator (Liberator Ltd): UK distributor of AAC devices, apps and language systems including LAMP Words for Life — referenced by AAC and Me. A larger established AAC vendor with overlapping device, software, and training offerings.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global leader in eye-gaze and AAC technology, creator of TD Snap software — referenced by AAC and Me via the 'TD Snap for Schools' initiative. Operates broadly in AAC devices, software, and training at significantly larger scale.
• Inclusive Technology: UK supplier of special educational needs software, switches, and AAC/AT resources for schools. Comparable as a broader established UK player offering overlapping tools, training, and resources used in SEND classrooms.

Direct peers

• Communication Matters: UK charity and membership organisation supporting people who use AAC. Comparable as a UK-wide AAC ecosystem player providing events, resources, and professional development alongside AAC and Me's community and training work.
• Ace Centre: UK charity providing specialist AAC assessment, training and information services to children and adults with complex communication needs. Directly comparable as an AAC-focused consultancy serving schools, families and professionals across the UK.
• CENMAC (City Educational Neurodevelopmental Centre): London-based service offering AAC assessment, training and loan equipment for pupils with communication needs. Directly comparable AAC consultancy, though primarily serving the London region rather than Yorkshire.

Regional players

• Sensory Integration Education: UK provider of sensory integration and Ayres Sensory Integration training for therapists and educators. Thematically adjacent to AAC and Me's assistive technology training work, serving overlapping professional audiences in schools.

Emerging players

• Therapy Box: UK-based developer of AAC and speech therapy apps including Predictable and Proloquo. Comparable as a UK-focused, smaller-scale AAC technology player overlapping with AAC and Me's device and software expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aac-me

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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