Smartbox AAC - US

08/29/2026

Smartbox is excited to support Cedar Valley Pride Fest this year! We celebrate connection, inclusion, and the empowerment of every voice. 🩵

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Communication goes beyond expressing wants and needs.

It's about sharing a joke, giving a compliment, telling a story, and connecting with the people around you.

Ellise's and Elijah's experiences remind us that social competency helps AAC users build relationships, express their personalities, and take part in the everyday moments that matter most.

Read the full blog: https://thinksmartbox.com/news/aac-communication-competencies-in-action/

08/25/2026

Eye gaze not working as expected? It might not be the calibration.

Positioning, eye health, lighting and medication can all affect someone's experience of using eye gaze.

Emily from Bridging Voice explores why understanding these factors from the beginning can help people learn their technology without the expectation that it should feel easy straight away.

Eye gaze is a skill, and finding what works can take time, adjustment and the right support.

Catch the full conversation in episode four (part two) of Start the Chat: The AAC Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts.

08/24/2026

Looking for ways to better support students who use AAC? Our latest blog shares firsthand tips from AAC user Samuel to help foster connection, inclusion, and communication in the classroom.

Learn more: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/blogs/buzz/top-tips-for-teachers-from-an-aac-user

08/24/2026

Our annual Smartbox Family Customer Survey is now open.

Every year, your feedback helps us understand what's working well, where we can improve, and what matters most to the people who use and support Smartbox.

Whether you use AAC yourself, support a family member or friend, or work as a professional, we'd love to hear about your experiences.

It’s also available as an accessible Grid 3 grid set, so you can complete it in the format that works best for you. You can access it by going to Menu – Add grid set – Accessible Apps and searching for ‘Smartbox Surveys.’

Thank you for helping shape the future of Smartbox.

Take the survey here: https://6dzrgg40sjq.typeform.com/to/eaEUmM5V

08/21/2026

Our August Course of the Month is ‘Developing Communication Partner Skills,’ recommended by our Group Senior Customer Experience Specialist, Dave.

Being a good communication partner can make a real difference to someone who uses AAC. This course explores practical ways to develop your communication partner skills and support more meaningful, inclusive interactions.

Whether you regularly communicate with someone who uses AAC or are completely new to AAC, there’s something useful for everyone to take away.

Explore the course: https://eng.academy.thinksmartbox.com/plus/catalog/courses/199

08/19/2026

Different languages, more opportunities to connect.

With our new AI-powered Translate tool, you can write a message in your usual language and translate it into another language directly within Grid.

Whether you’re traveling, connecting with family and friends, or communicating with someone who speaks a different language, Translate offers another practical way to support everyday conversations while keeping you in control of what you want to say.

Swipe through to see how it works and how to get started.

Learn more about Smart Prompt: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/blogs/buzz/discover-smart-prompt