Natasha Roberts, Author at thinksmartbox.com

Meet Lucia: a foot switch AAC user

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

Lucia is an AAC user who has always loved spending time on a computer. Because of her physical motor control difficulties, Lucia uses a switch under her foot to control her device. She shares…

Meet Lucia: a foot switch AAC user

Assistive Technology sponsor for Purple Tuesday

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

Smartbox is proud to be the Purple Tuesday sponsor for the Assistive Technology sector. As part of our partnership, we are working to become a gold standard in accessibility, across all of our…

Assistive Technology sponsor for Purple Tuesday

New Smartbox Partner – Atabi

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

Today we are giving a warm welcome to Atabi in Poland, who recently joined Smartbox’s global network of Partners!

New Smartbox Partner – Atabi

New 2021 dates for Online Grid Training

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

New 2021 dates for Online Grid Training We have three new dates for our popular Grid training days, in June, August and October. these 3-hour sessions are perfect for anyone who wants to learn…

New 2021 dates for Online Grid Training

Celebrating 15 years of Smartbox

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

This year Smartbox celebrates its 15th anniversary. To mark this occasion our Managing Director Dougal is looking back on the milestones in our history and ahead to the future of Augmentative…

Celebrating 15 years of Smartbox

CAMA 2021

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

The CAMA conference is back for the first time in 16 years! We're super excited to be joining a range of experts in the field of AAC for a fun day of learning. Use promo code SB20 for 20% off…

CAMA 2021

New ways to get support

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

We are trialling video support calls for the first time. You can schedule a range of free sessions with one of our Support Specialists using our new booking form.

New ways to get support

Smartbox is supporting the EY Foundation

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

Smartbox has been delighted to support the EY foundation this week by offering over 20 Year 12 students an opportunity to get a glimpse into our world and find out more about who we are and what…

Smartbox is supporting the EY Foundation

2-part guide to switch access in Grid 3

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

Switch access webinars Learn more about switch access in Grid AAC software with our 2-part webinar series, covering everything you need to get started and more advanced settings. Last year Adam…

2-part guide to switch access in Grid 3

Smartbox 2021 Survey

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Natasha Roberts

We've launched our first accessible customer survey as part of our commitment to change the customer experience for disabled people. We are listening and would like to hear from people who use…

Smartbox 2021 Survey

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