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Talk To Me Technologies has joined the Smartbox family!

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Charlotte

We are excited to share the news that Talk To Me Technologies (TTMT), one of the most trusted providers of AAC in the US, has joined the Smartbox family.

Talk To Me Technologies has joined the Smartbox family!

Using AAC to talk about how you feel

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Fin

Why conversations about mental health are of great importance for AAC users and various methods through which individuals with complex communication needs can talk about how they feel using Grid…

Using AAC to talk about how you feel

Webinar: Mental Health and AAC

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Fin

Join the webinar May 23 at 3pm (PT), 5pm (CT), 6pm (ET), 11pm (BST), 12am (CET).

Webinar: Mental Health and AAC

Meet Ellise

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Hannah Craven

Ellise is a 21-year-old motivational speaker who uses Grid Pad 12 to communicate using eye gaze.

Meet Ellise

Five ways AAC can support someone with autism

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Fin

Learn how AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) can help people with autism develop language skills, increase independence, reduce frustration, support learning, and build connections…

Five ways AAC can support someone with autism

Webinar: Supporting Gestalt communicators with Grid AAC software

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Fin

Join the Webinar on 11 May at 10:30am (BST).

Webinar: Supporting Gestalt communicators with Grid AAC software

Arabic communication boards to support refugees

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Charlotte

The recent earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has caused significant damage to infrastructure, leaving many people homeless and without access to basic necessities. This has led to a refugee…

Arabic communication boards to support refugees

Grid update 85 release notes

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Jake Ward-Kear

The latest Grid update will be available on 3 April.

Grid update 85 release notes

Work experience as an AAC user at Smartbox

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Fin

Recently, Hannah, a Grid Pad and eye gaze user, came to our Bristol office and our HQ in Malvern for two days of work experience, organised with a local SEN college.

Work experience as an AAC user at Smartbox

Smartbox AT Specialists show you how Grid and our dedicated devices help people communicate and live more independently, give talks on hot topics in industry, and answer your burning Grid questions. This…

Events in 2023: UK

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