Beyond the Device: Why Effective AAC Requires an Ecosystem
Even the best-designed AAC system will have limited impact if it is introduced without training, accessible services, supportive communication partners and opportunities to communicate. Effective AAC implementation depends upon an ecosystem: a connected network of people, services, resources, policies and environments that enables communication to become part of everyday life. AAC should not be understood as a product that is handed to a person. It is an approach to communication that must be learned, supported and sustained.
October 12, 2026
Wearable Technology and AAC: An Overlooked Opportunity
Wearables will not replace established AAC systems, but could give AAC users faster, more discreet, hands-free access to language as part of a connected communication ecosystem.
September 14, 2026
Why the “Human in the Loop” Is Critical When Using AI to Develop Symbols for AAC Users
AI can speed AAC symbol creation, but human oversight ensures symbols are safe, meaningful and support real communication.
May 13, 2026
Why Pictures are not the same as Symbols
Pictures and symbols may look similar on the surface, but they may serve different purposes in communication. Understanding the difference matters if we want to support communication development effectively.
April 01, 2026
Thinking about Emergent Readers using Symbols
Emergent readers are those who are gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours that come before conventional reading and writing. Symbols, when used thoughtfully, can play a valuable role supporting individuals at this stage in a literacy journey.
March 04, 2026
Reflections from ATIA 2026 – AI and the Future of AAC Symbol-Based Communication
ATIA 2026 avoided AI hype with integration within AT firmly in place, but transparency, cultural inclusion, and user control remains essential.
February 05, 2026
Catching up with news about AI in AAC Apps
Looking at innovative AAC apps using AI and ways to improve prompt accuracy for symbol style matching and speedier outcomes.
August 28, 2025
Looking forward to ATIA 2025 conference
The ATIA 2025 conference allows us to share latest advancements in AT, AAC and AI research across the world to help users.
January 21, 2025
Introducing a Participatory Action Research set of symbols
Involving AAC users in the development of a vocabulary with representative symbols all about participatory action research.
September 25, 2024