Smartbox Assistive Technology

In our latest blog, Alex shares her journey with her Grid Pad at work and how the Access to Work scheme helped her unlock new possibilities. Hear about: 💠The challenges Alex faced navigating the workplace as an AAC user 💠How her Grid Pad transformed her ability to communicate and participate 💠The incredible support of her colleagues who even learned Makaton! Have a read of Alex’s story and learn how AAC can empower individuals in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/ec2GTtdS These graphic icons have been beautifully designed by Alex herself. #AAC #AssistiveTechnology #AccesstoWorkScheme #smartbox #AssistiveTech

Why choose Aphasia Duo? Let’s dive into some of its key features! 👇 Aphasia Duo is designed to support meaningful conversations, between the person with aphasia and their communication partner. In this carousel, we’ll walk you through the features that make it unique - from easy customisations to visual scene displays, topic-based grids, and more. Want to learn more? Join us for our free webinar on November 26 to see Aphasia Duo in action. Register here: https://lnkd.in/etQTmCZx #AphasiaDuo #aphasia #AssistiveTech #aac #smartbox #AssistiveTechnology

New to AAC? Whether you're a professional or supporting someone at home, our Simple AAC workshop is a great place to start. Each letter in the acronym represents a practical strategy to support developing AAC users. Perfect for teachers, carers, family members, and anyone starting out with high-tech or paper-based AAC. 📅 When? UK: 7pm GMT USA: 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET Australia: 6am AES In this 3-hour, instructor-led session, you’ll: ✔️ Learn 9 key Simple AAC strategies ✔️ Understand how to model AAC effectively ✔️ Gain tools to embed AAC into daily life Register now: https://lnkd.in/ea_BCDqM #AAC #AssitiveTech #Smartbox #SmartboxAcademy #workshop

Communication is at the heart of learning, and for students using AAC, having the right tools makes all the difference. Our latest blog explores how integrating Grid into school environments empowers students to express themselves, participate in conversations, and connect emotionally and socially with their peers. Discover how tools like Voco Chat, Super Core, and Symoji can enhance communication in the classroom and support every student’s journey toward independence. Read the full blog on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9PPZqUz

Personalise Aphasia Duo with ease! In just a few steps, you can customise grids for health conditions, daily activities, and more - making communication even more meaningful. Add, edit, and arrange words, phrases, and pictures to fit the unique needs of the person using it. Our team have created separate videos for how to personalise on Grid for iPad and Grid 3. Find all demonstration videos on our YouTube: https://lnkd.in/esqJYsCj #AphasiaDuo #aphasia #smartbox #AssistiveTech

Join us tomorrow, November 19, for a FREE session focused on strategies to support disabled customers in communicating their needs and building relationships in public and commercial settings. Together with Talk To Me Technologies, we’ll explore: ✨ Simple, effective ways to promote independence through communication ✨ Real-world examples of accessible communication solutions in businesses and public spaces ✨ How symbol-based communication tools can be essential in emergencies, health and safety, and everyday interactions Gain valuable insights into making the world more accessible for AAC users, and find inspiration for inclusive practices that other businesses and communities can adopt. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUcwT5PQ #smartbox #talktometechnologies #PurpleTuesday #ThinkAccessibility #communicationboards #aac

Join us for an informal Lunch and Learn session on our core vocabulary, Super Core. Discover all the different ways Super Core can be personalized to meet an individual’s needs. We will look at how you edit in Grid and see all the natural spaces that have been left for you to add in personalized vocabulary. Come along to this live session with your lunch and any questions or feedback! We’ll be running them on two dates: November 19 and November 21. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehqamMCC #smartbox #smartboxacademy #grid #aac #assistivetech #gridforipad

We recently had the opportunity to chat with Grid Pad 10s and Makaton user, Alex. Swipe to see what AAC means to her and how it’s shaped her journey. Learn more about Alex and her story in our blog: https://lnkd.in/ePZYZyJA #smartbox #aac #alternativeandaugmentativecommunication #assistivetech #assistivetechnology #userstory

Join our live webinar on Tuesday, 26 November, to explore our new Aphasia Duo content! The creators of Aphasia Duo will take through an in-depth look at the grid sets and how to try the new vocabularies in Grid. The webinar will also be recorded for anyone who would like to catch up afterwards. Register here: https://lnkd.in/etQTmCZx #aphasiaduo #aac #grid #gridsets #smartbox #assistivetech #assistivetechnology

Our UK team celebrating #PurpleTuesday in style at our Malvern office, proudly wearing our purple shirts to show our commitment to making the world more accessible! And our Head of Content, Daisy, also wearing her Purple Tuesday t-shirt as she presented at an online conference for speech therapists on the use of Computers in Therapy. She spoke specifically about our two newest grid sets, Aphasia Duo! #ThinkAccessibility