About us...

Rare Bird Communication Community Interest Company was founded in June 2025 by Company Director Claire Ann Tunstall. The services provided are aimed at benefiting the non-speaking community within the County of Cumbria.  The term Rare Bird means an exceptional and unique individual - perfectly fitting for our Clientele and inspired by our very own Little Rare Bird 🐦‍⬛

Mission Statement 

Rare Bird was formed with a mission in mind: 

'To provide access to targeted support, from a qualified practitioner, to aid the unique needs of the non-speaker.  Focusing on motor coaching and sensory / emotional regulation in order to teach the intentional and purposeful movements needed to spell to communicate using letter boards and/or keyboards. The ultimate aim is for non-speakers to reach open communication - meaning that they are able to access reliable and robust communication via the S2C method, increasing agency and autonomy and allowing non-speakers to have their authentic voices heard.'

'At Rare Bird, we want to promote communication equity, we believe that communication is a basic human right and aim to make it accessible to as many families as possible.. regardless of their financial situation'

Our Values 

'🐦‍⬛We presume competence 🐦‍⬛ We understand that listening doesn't have a look 🐦‍⬛ We engage in a respectful and age appropriate manner 🐦‍⬛ We prioritise regulation   🐦‍⬛ We work in partnership with families and CRPs - We want to build a village 🐦‍⬛ We keep our practice ethical 🐦‍⬛ We don't rush the process 🐦‍⬛