Assistive Communication

A collection of information, research, and resources for anyone interested in learning more about assistive communication for people with disabilities.

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About

Assistive communication should be a basic human right for the millions of people with disabilities who are unable to speak, use their hands, or both. Clinicians, policy makers, industry professionals, high-tech AAC users and their network, or anyone interested in deepening their knowledge about assistive communication can read on to learn more.

Benefits

The latest independent studies on assistive communication across different countries show that high-tech AAC brings significant value to users, their supporting network, and society. Specifically, investments in high-tech AAC tools have the potential to:

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3x

pay for themselves up to three times over 

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double the end user’s quality of life 

Health Economic Studies 

Between 2023-2025, independent studies were conducted in Sweden and Germany about the impact of high-tech AAC on end-users, their care network and society at large. The results of these studies, along with related resources, are available to the public free of charge. 

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Call to action button linking to Germany version of the Exploring the Benefits of Assistive Communication Health Economic Study

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