Smartbox AAC - US

10/13/2026

Our AAC Awareness Month sale has officially begun.

From today until October 23, save 50% on the one-off purchase of Grid for iPad.

Whether you're exploring AAC for yourself or someone you support, now is the perfect time to get started.

Find out more in our blog: https://bit.ly/4AGtM2a

10/13/2026

So… what are we doing with our hair today?

As part of Brooklyn’s morning routine, she uses the personalised hair vocabulary that her mum added to her device to choose how she’d like her hair styled that day.

It’s a small everyday decision, but one that’s hers to make. Because communication is also about sharing preferences, making choices and having a say in the everyday things that matter to you.

And yes, second breakfast is part of the routine too.

10/09/2026

Communication can look different for everyone.

For people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), communication can sometimes be subtle, emerging, or easily missed.

Our Clinical AAC Specialist and SLT, Becky, reflects on the importance of seeing the person before the label, and taking the time to notice, understand, and respond to the many different ways someone might communicate.

From “watchful waiting” and Communication Dictionaries to finding the right AAC tools and creating meaningful opportunities to participate, Becky explores the role we can all play as communication partners.

As she puts it: “Communication isn’t just about being able to say something. It’s about having the opportunity to have a say.”

Learn more in our blog: https://smartboxaac.com/us/profound-and-multiple-learning-disabilities-pmld-and-communication/

10/07/2026

Brooklyn calls her Grid Pad 13 "Rebecca" ❤

More than a device, it's a trusted companion that helps Brooklyn share her thoughts, connect with others, participate in school, and be heard every day. From telling jokes and taking selfies to expressing her unique personality, "Rebecca" gives Brooklyn the opportunity to share more of who she is with the people around her.

Learn more about Brooklyn in our blog: https://bit.ly/4hANZiJ

10/07/2026

Sometimes it’s the simple things that make communication flow a little more easily.

Brooklyn has buttons to quickly let her teachers know when she needs help or wants to ask something. While they’re making their way over, she can start typing her message - with word prediction helping along the way.

It’s about finding the tools and setup that work for her and the way she communicates.

10/06/2026

One week to go! From October 13-23, you'll be able to purchase Grid for iPad for 50% off.

Because communication is about so much more than words.

Find out more in our blog: https://bit.ly/4AGtM2a

10/06/2026

10/03/2026

From facial expressions and gestures to communication books, symbols, apps, and speech-generating devices, AAC can take many different forms, and you might already be using some without realizing it.

There’s a lot to learn when you first enter the world of AAC, so we’re breaking down some of the basics.

Swipe through for an introduction to unaided and aided AAC, electronic and non-electronic options, multimodal communication, and why the person using AAC should always be at the center of the choices we make.

Save this one for later or share it with someone who’s new to AAC.

Learn more in our blog: https://bit.ly/4htiV4s

10/01/2026

Communication is more than words. It’s connection, choice, personality, independence, relationships, laughter, and so much more.

This October, we’re celebrating AAC Awareness Month with our theme: more than words.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports people to communicate in ways that work for them, whether that’s one form of AAC or a combination of methods, alongside speech or instead of it.

There’s no one “right” way to communicate. All forms of communication are valid.

Throughout October, we’ll be sharing stories and perspectives from AAC users, families, and our wider community, celebrating what communication makes possible.

What does communication mean to you? Tell us below and follow along as we recognize AAC Awareness Month.

Learn more in our blog: https://bit.ly/4AGoIef

09/30/2026

“You didn’t learn to drive a car overnight.”

Learning to communicate using eye gaze can have a real learning curve - something people don’t always see when they watch an experienced AAC user communicating.

For someone living with ALS, it can also mean learning a new skill while adapting to changes in how they previously communicated.

Give yourself time and be kind to yourself while you learn.

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