Research

Speakeasy is nearing the end of a computer project funded by the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia.  It aimed to explore the use of computer software for people with aphasia from within a charity and to develop our use of the StepbyStep software. Tavistock continue to assist Speakeasy by funding some of our computer activities.

The findings from this research have informed our work and we will continue to provide this service for people at Speakeasy and also for those living further afield.

Speakeasy is involved in supporting people with aphasia to participate in relevant research as participants. In the past there has been little involvement by people with aphasia in shaping and running research projects. Speakeasy is at the forefront of the work in the North West to change this and support the involvement of people with aphasia. This involves enabling individuals to develop the skills they need to take part in research and to train researchers to involve people with communication disabilities. Speakeasy has close links with local research networks. Members are currently involved in 5 research advisory groups and in the training for regional research staff.