Smartbox AAC

Smartbox AAC We create assistive technology for people who experience difficulty with speech, helping them communicate and live more independently.

This page brings together stories, support, new products, and updates from our Smartbox teams around the world.

Build your confidence in Grid with our upcoming Grid Power Hour sessions.Join us for a focused, practical hour exploring...
05/06/2026

Build your confidence in Grid with our upcoming Grid Power Hour sessions.

Join us for a focused, practical hour exploring key Grid features, with live demonstrations, guided practice and the opportunity to ask questions.

Upcoming sessions:
Exploring Online Grids - 10 June, 1pm BST / 8am ET
Remote Editing - 23 June, 4pm BST / 11am ET

Register now: https://eng.academy.thinksmartbox.com/plus/catalog/courses/667

“I wish AAC was a common language for everyone that needed it.”After experiencing a stroke, Michael now lives with aphas...
04/06/2026

“I wish AAC was a common language for everyone that needed it.”

After experiencing a stroke, Michael now lives with aphasia – an acquired language difficulty that can make communication more challenging.

In episode two of Start the Chat: The AAC Podcast, Michael shares more about his experience, and how AAC has supported him in expressing himself and staying connected.

Listen to Michael’s story wherever you catch your podcasts.

A reminder that our Getting Started with Grid for Parents workshops are taking place next week!We're running separate se...
03/06/2026

A reminder that our Getting Started with Grid for Parents workshops are taking place next week!

We're running separate sessions for Grid and Grid for iPad, so you can choose the workshop that best matches the software you're using:

Grid for iPad - 8 June, 12.30pm BST
Grid for Windows - 9 June, 10.30am BST

Whether you're new to AAC or looking to build confidence supporting your child's communication, these friendly sessions will help you explore key features, learn practical tips and ask questions in a supportive environment.

Please note: These sessions will not be recorded, and you'll need access to Grid or Grid for iPad to take part.

Find out more and register here: https://eng.academy.thinksmartbox.com/plus/catalog/courses/745

“LGBTQIA+ AAC users exist, and we deserve the same opportunities to communicate who we are.”During Pride Month, Oliver r...
02/06/2026

“LGBTQIA+ AAC users exist, and we deserve the same opportunities to communicate who we are.”

During Pride Month, Oliver reflects on identity, self-expression and why inclusive language and representation within AAC matters.

As an asexual, non-binary trans man who uses AAC, he shares his experiences of finding community, navigating identity and using communication tools that reflect who he is.

Read Oliver’s story here: https://thinksmartbox.com/news/identity-pride-and-aac-olivers-story/

Every June, Aphasia Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects millions of people worldwide - yet awaren...
01/06/2026

Every June, Aphasia Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects millions of people worldwide - yet awareness of aphasia is still low, and it’s often not well known or recognised.

Aphasia can change how someone communicates, but it doesn’t change what they want to say.

This month, we’re sharing clinical insights, practical guidance and real experiences to help build understanding and support communication in different ways - including how AAC can help.

Learn more in our blog: https://thinksmartbox.com/news/aphasia-awareness-month-2026/

01/06/2026

Shane’s AAC device gives him a way to share his thoughts, join conversations, build relationships and, from time to time, let everyone know exactly what he thinks about Liverpool! ⚽

It’s wonderful to see AAC supporting meaningful communication and helping others learn more about the many different ways people express themselves.

A big shout out to Bláithín from the Western Health and Social Care Trust, and thank you to the Tuned In Project - TIP for sharing this fantastic video and helping raise awareness of AAC.

This month’s Course of the Month comes from Smartbox Academy France.Recommended by Claire from Smartbox CAA - France, “C...
29/05/2026

This month’s Course of the Month comes from Smartbox Academy France.

Recommended by Claire from Smartbox CAA - France, “CAA en classe” explores practical ways to support communication and inclusion in school environments, with ideas that are easy to apply in everyday classroom settings.

This course is also available on Smartbox Academy in English. Whether you’re new to AAC or looking for fresh inspiration, it’s a great place to start exploring.

Start learning here: https://academy.thinksmartbox.com/plus/

“People often assume that people with cerebral palsy have cognitive issues because we can’t speak or have difficulty spe...
28/05/2026

“People often assume that people with cerebral palsy have cognitive issues because we can’t speak or have difficulty speaking. We can communicate – it’s just more sophisticated.”

Max is a para athlete, researcher and AAC user from Australia who communicates using a Grid Pad 13 with eye gaze.

In our latest story, he shares his experiences of sport, communication, inclusion and how AAC has supported him to compete, collaborate and be heard - from Boccia and Frame Running to research and public speaking.

Read Max’s story here: https://thinksmartbox.com/news/meet-max/

Super Core: See and Say has a refreshed new look! ✨The same Super Core vocabulary educators know and rely on - now with ...
27/05/2026

Super Core: See and Say has a refreshed new look! ✨

The same Super Core vocabulary educators know and rely on - now with a cleaner interface, new full screen mode, Symoji integration, and added support resources.

Designed to help students explore language, build confidence, and communicate in ways that work for them.

Thank you to our community for continuing to shape the tools we create.

Learn more in our blog: https://thinksmartbox.com/news/introducing-the-latest-version-of-super-core-see-and-say/

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