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AAC can look different for everyone, and so can the language we use to describe it.Smartbox's Head of Content and Speech...
11/12/2025

AAC can look different for everyone, and so can the language we use to describe it.

Smartbox's Head of Content and Speech and Language Therapist, Daisy Clay, and Vice President and Speech and Language Pathologist , Shawna Johnson, have put together a clear, accessible guide to help you navigate common AAC terminology. It breaks down the different types of AAC, what they mean, and who they may be best suited for - all while recognising that every person’s preferences and identity matter.

Explore the full guide in our blog: https://www.zyteq.com.au/the-a-z-of-aac-terminology-you-need-to-know

To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities last week, we headed out into the community and invited people to...
09/12/2025

To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities last week, we headed out into the community and invited people to try communicating without their natural voice, using only an AAC device.

The conversations that followed, highlighted the importance of patience, understanding and the need and right for everyone to be heard.

Read more about what they learned in our blog: https://lnkd.in/gKjVFBu2

What’s next for AAC?From AI-powered tools to new access methods, our talks theme, The Future of AAC, explores emerging t...
09/12/2025

What’s next for AAC?

From AI-powered tools to new access methods, our talks theme, The Future of AAC, explores emerging technologies and how we can use them responsibly to expand communication opportunities.

Join innovators, researchers, and people who use AAC for our virtual conference, 24 Hours of AAC, on 6–7 May 2026.

Register for free! https://shorturl.at/tI5pD

AAC belongs everywhere - in classrooms, workplaces, hospitals, and homes.Next May, through AAC Everywhere, we’ll host a ...
04/12/2025

AAC belongs everywhere - in classrooms, workplaces, hospitals, and homes.

Next May, through AAC Everywhere, we’ll host a series of talks on how communication tools and partners can make every environment more inclusive and accessible, for everyone.

Be part of the conversation at 24 Hours of AAC, our free virtual conference taking place 6–7 May 2026.

Register for free now! https://shorturl.at/tI5pD

03/12/2025

Today, we’re sharing a message from Ellise - a non-speaking motivational speaker and AAC user who communicates using her Grid Pad with eye gaze. Ellise is passionate about disability inclusion and uses her platform to help others understand the importance of listening, asking, and recognising everyone’s right to be heard.

She recorded a short video for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD), reflecting on what inclusion means to her.

Learn more about how we're recognising IDPWD in our blog: https://www.zyteq.com.au/recognising-international-day-of-persons-with-disability

🌍 On this International Day of Persons with Disability, we reflect on the theme: “Fostering disability inclusive societi...
03/12/2025

🌍 On this International Day of Persons with Disability, we reflect on the theme: “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

Inclusion begins with recognising every person’s right to communicate, participate, and belong. For those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), access to communication is access to connection, autonomy, and dignity.

This day reminds us that building inclusive societies means embracing diverse ways of expressing, learning, and engaging, and ensuring that every voice is heard and respected.

Let’s continue to listen, learn, and act toward a world where difference is not just accepted, but valued.

02/12/2025

TikTok has joined Grid’s range of accessible apps! 🎉

With the TikTok accessible app you can:
🎥 View and navigate between videos
❤️ Like, follow or unfollow
💬 Open, read and leave comments
👤 Browse videos from any profile
🔍 Search and discover new content

This new grid set works with any access method - eye gaze, switches, head pointer or touch - so more people can enjoy TikTok in a way that suits them.

To get started, make sure you’re on the latest version of Grid, then head to Menu > Add grid sets > Accessible Apps to add TikTok.

For more information, and to watch a video tour from our user tester Noah, check out our blog: https://www.zyteq.com.au/blog/tiktok-accessible-app-new-in-grid

🌟 Celebrating Innovation in AAC: Introducing Kids Plus Tek! We’re thrilled to spotlight an incredible initiative led by ...
27/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Innovation in AAC: Introducing Kids Plus Tek!

We’re thrilled to spotlight an incredible initiative led by Noah Callan, AAC and Technology Coordinator at Kids Plus, a passionate advocate and AAC user who’s driving change from the inside out.

Noah has launched Kids Plus Tek, a dynamic online platform designed to empower people with disabilities through AAC and assistive technology. It’s a community built on connection, creativity, and lived experience.

👨‍💻 Explore your tech setup
🗣️ Share your AAC journey
🎥 Watch interviews with tech-savvy AAC users
🎮 Master your gaming controls
🏁 Access ready-made communication grids

Whether you're an AAC user, family member, therapist, educator, or tech enthusiast, Tek is your space to learn, share, and grow.

And here’s the best part: Founding Membership is free until the end of December! Join now and be part of shaping a future where inclusion and innovation go hand in hand: https://kidsplustek.org.au/

Let’s celebrate the power of lived experience, amplify user-led design, and support platforms that put voice, choice, and independence at the centre.

👏 Huge kudos to Noah and the Kids Plus Tek team for creating a space where technology meets community. We’re excited to see where this journey leads!

Meet Samuel - one of the first people to try Smartbox's brand-new Evo eye tracker! 👀 Using his Grid Pad 16, Samuel has b...
26/11/2025

Meet Samuel - one of the first people to try Smartbox's brand-new Evo eye tracker! 👀

Using his Grid Pad 16, Samuel has been putting Evo through its paces, helping Smartbox fine-tune performance ahead of launch. From playing games and chatting with friends to exploring his favourite apps, Samuel shows just how powerful eye gaze can be in supporting communication, learning, and fun.

Smartbox is so grateful to Samuel and his family for sharing their time and insights, helping them make Evo the best it can be for AAC users everywhere.

Learn more about Evo here: https://www.zyteq.com.au/products/eye_gaze/evo-eye-gaze

How do we make AAC work in the real world?At 24 Hours of AAC, a virtual conference for anyone with an interest in AAC, t...
25/11/2025

How do we make AAC work in the real world?

At 24 Hours of AAC, a virtual conference for anyone with an interest in AAC, talks on the theme of Implementation will focus on the practical side of AAC - the strategies, research, and honest reflections from professionals about how we can implement AAC into everyday life.
Learn how small changes can make a big difference for effective communication.
24 Hours of AAC | 6-7 May 2026

Sign up for free! https://shorturl.at/tI5pD

How can we support people who use AAC to feel confident, heard, and safe?In her latest blog, our Clinical AAC Specialist...
20/11/2025

How can we support people who use AAC to feel confident, heard, and safe?

In her latest blog, our Clinical AAC Specialist Becky explores the importance of safety and wellness for AAC users - from recognising everyday risks to building trust, agency, and confidence through communication.

It’s a thoughtful look at how we can create environments where people who use AAC feel supported, respected, and in control.

Read the full blog here: https://www.zyteq.com.au/blog/supporting-safety-and-wellness-with-symbol-aac

Every AAC journey is unique, and every voice has a story.At 24 Hours of AAC – our global virtual conference taking place...
19/11/2025

Every AAC journey is unique, and every voice has a story.

At 24 Hours of AAC – our global virtual conference taking place next May - the first talks theme, Lived Experience, celebrates real stories from AAC users around the world, highlighting the unique ways communication technology shapes connection, independence, and identity.

Join us on 6-7 May 2026 to hear directly from people using AAC to change their lives.

Register for free now! https://shorturl.at/tI5pD

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