Celebrating Makaton International Awareness Day

Today, on Makaton International Awareness Day, we’re proud to join the global community in raising awareness of Makaton – a unique language programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate.

At Kisimul, Makaton isn’t just something we use, it’s something we live by. It plays a vital role in how we support individuals with limited speech or language abilities. Whether it’s helping someone make choices, express emotions, or simply say “hello”, Makaton empowers the people we support to connect, be understood and feel included.

Why Makaton Matters to Us

Communication is a basic human right, and for many of the people we support, Makaton makes that right a reality. It’s a tool that breaks down barriers, promotes independence and builds confidence.

Our teams use Makaton every day across our services to:

• Support people in daily routines and activities
• Encourage social interaction and friendships
• Reduce frustration and misunderstandings
• Foster a sense of belonging and dignity

Get Involved!

Whether you’re fluent in Makaton or just starting out, today is the perfect day to learn a new sign and share it with someone. You can find resources and learn more at makaton.org.

Let’s keep building a more inclusive world, one sign at a time.