Under the harsh fluorescent lights of an emergency room, most people can verbally communicate their symptoms and severity of pain to a nurse. Those who cannot use their voice to communicate must rely ...

Speech is heard but if one cannot respond with speech themselves, are there other ways? These alternative means of communication are called Augmentative Alternative Communication or AAC tools. sign ...

This June is the second anniversary of one of the most horrific and traumatic times of my life. After several weeks in the ICU and almost dying several times, I came home from the hospital with an ...

Explore a wide range of communication support apps designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals with speech and language challenges. From symbol-based tools like Snap Core First and Proloquo2Go ...

Most individuals take their ability to convey their thoughts and feelings for granted, never thinking twice about how easy it is to share stories with a friend, discuss concerns with a doctor or ...

AAC training, resources, and support are widely available through vendors, online tools, and community groups. Free product training is offered by PRC-Saltillo, Tobii Dynavox, EyeOn, Ablenet, and ...

Suggested Citation: "6 Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Voice Products and Technologies." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. The Promise of Assistive ...

Augmentative and alternative communication tools help people who have difficulty with speech. Sam Sennott of Portland State University says building these tools with artificial intelligence is ...

Claire Davies is a member of the Canadian Accessibility Network and collaborates with the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication. She receives funding from the Government ...

Increasing disabled people’s ability to communicate with others is probably the most vital—and exciting—sector in accessibility today. Hold your smartphone and consider how you interact with it: ...

WOOSTER, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PRC-Saltillo, a global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Therapy Box® suite of apps ...