Augmentative and alternative communication

Higher Profile Needed for the Impact of Communication Disabilities on Inclusion and Participation

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Articles, Speech and language pathology, Augmentative and alternative communication, Sustainable development, Environmental design, Disability, Inclusion

Today, the International Communication Project (ICP) will urge policymakers to recognize communication as a human right and address communication disability in ways that foster inclusion and further progress meeting the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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  • Today, the International Communication Project (ICP) will urge policymakers to recognize communication as a human right and address communication disability in ways that foster inclusion and further progress meeting the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
  • Co-sponsored by the Australian government, the event will feature presentations by the ICP, government, academia, the international disability community, and persons who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
  • An ICP report highlights the urgency of addressing communication disability in order to meet the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals.
  • It has more than 50 participating organisations and entities worldwide www.internationalcommunicationproject.com .

British Competition Authority CMA Intends to Continue its Investigation of Tobii's Acquisition of Smartbox

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Friday, January 25, 2019
Augmentative and alternative communication, DynaVox, Tobii Technology, Competition and Markets Authority, Articles, Government of the United Kingdom, Academic disciplines

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The British competition and markets authority, CMA, today announced its intent to refer Tobii's acquisition of Smartbox for a Phase 2 investigation.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The British competition and markets authority, CMA, today announced its intent to refer Tobii's acquisition of Smartbox for a Phase 2 investigation.
  • The acquisition of Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd. was closed on October 1, 2018 with the plan to integrate Smartbox into the Tobii Dynavox business unit.
  • The CMA has expressed concerns that Tobii's acquisition of Smartbox may lead to less choice, lack of innovation and higher prices for people with speech and language needs in the UK.
  • Tobii and Smartbox brands and operations will continue to be held separate as agreed with the CMA, pending completion of the review.

InnerVoice Receives AI for Accessibility Grant from Microsoft

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Thursday, December 13, 2018
System software, Technology, Software, Speech and language pathology, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Augmentative and alternative communication, X Window System, Artificial intelligence

InnerVoice will use AI for Accessibility grant to implement powerful technology that will alleviate three major struggles for anyone who relies on augmentative communication software; increase fluency of computer generated speech, support cognition and stimulate expressive spoken language.

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  • InnerVoice will use AI for Accessibility grant to implement powerful technology that will alleviate three major struggles for anyone who relies on augmentative communication software; increase fluency of computer generated speech, support cognition and stimulate expressive spoken language.
  • "InnerVoice started as a futuristic far-fetched idea that Lois and I had a few years back.
  • This AI for Accessibility grant will give us wings to ensure effective communication for all, worldwide."
  • Please visit the AI for Accessibility website and InnerVoice for more information.

Tobii Dynavox Acquires UK-based Smartbox Assistive Technology

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Monday, August 20, 2018
Augmentative and alternative communication, DynaVox, Vision, Tobii Technology, Assistive technology, Cognition, Education

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii's largest business unit Tobii Dynavox has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in UK-based Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii's largest business unit Tobii Dynavox has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in UK-based Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd.
  • Smartbox will be fully integrated into Tobii Dynavox.
  • The acquisition brings together the industry leading communication software Grid from Smartbox with Tobii Dynavox's industry-leading touch and eye-tracking solutions for assistive communication.
  • "Smartbox has played an important role in the assistive technology for communication market globally.

Tobii Dynavox Acquires UK-based Smartbox Assistive Technology

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Monday, August 20, 2018
Augmentative and alternative communication, DynaVox, Vision, Tobii Technology, Assistive technology, Cognition, Education

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii's largest business unit Tobii Dynavox has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in UK-based Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii's largest business unit Tobii Dynavox has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in UK-based Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd.
  • Smartbox will be fully integrated into Tobii Dynavox.
  • The acquisition brings together the industry leading communication software Grid from Smartbox with Tobii Dynavox's industry-leading touch and eye-tracking solutions for assistive communication.
  • "Smartbox has played an important role in the assistive technology for communication market globally.

APEX Honors OnCourse Learning with Grand Award

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Audiobooks, Augmentative and alternative communication, DAISY Digital Talking Book, Accessibility, Computing, Information science

"Our engaging professional education course content has long been a strength of our company," said Patrick Sheahan, president and CEO of OnCourse Learning .

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  • "Our engaging professional education course content has long been a strength of our company," said Patrick Sheahan, president and CEO of OnCourse Learning .
  • OnCourse Learning was one of only 7% of entrants to win a Grand Award in the 2018 APEX competition for print, online, electronic and social media projects.
  • At its annual conference, NAHCR awarded OnCourse Learning its 2018 Media Award for the most positive portrayal to the public of contributions made by healthcare professionals.
  • Along with highlighting the DAISY Foundation's recognition of nurses for passionate and skillful care, OnCourse Learning donated $2,000 to DAISY.

Tobii Dynavox Introduces the Speech Case, Transforming the iPad Into a True AAC Speech Tablet

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Tablet computers, Computing, Technology, Augmentative and alternative communication, DynaVox, Consumer electronics, Tobii Technology, IOS, iPad, Apple Store, Apple Inc.

Created by the leaders inAugmentative and AlternativeCommunication (AAC), the Speech Case sets a new standard for delivering speech generation on an Apple iOS platform for non-verbal individuals with disabilities.

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  • Created by the leaders inAugmentative and AlternativeCommunication (AAC), the Speech Case sets a new standard for delivering speech generation on an Apple iOS platform for non-verbal individuals with disabilities.
  • Together with an iPadandthe industry-leading communication app, Snap + Core First, the Speech Caseforms a true iOS-based speech tablet.
  • "The Speech Case perfectly complements the Indi, our Windows-based speech tablet, and our medical grade solutions.
  • The Speech Case can also be purchased through Tobii Dynavox sales consultants and resellers world-wide.