Talk To Me Technologies

02/20/2026

Meet Chelsea - a writer, artist and advocate.

Chelsea uses Text Talker in Grid for day-to-day communication and creative writing. She’s a published poet, founder of The AAC Four Seasons Book Club, ISAAC Canada board member, and host of the podcast 'The Whiskey and Tea on AAC.'

She’s also exploring Brain Computer Interface (BCI) with Grid, becoming the first successful BCI user (who is typically a two-switch communicator) to create a sentence on Text Talker using thought alone.

More recently, she’s been using our AI-powered Fix tool to support spelling and grammar.

We’re so grateful to Chelsea for sharing her journey. Read her full story and learn more about Fix on the Smartbox blog: https://thinksmartbox.com/news/meet-chelsea/

02/20/2026

AAC doesn’t live in one place - it lives everywhere.

At 24 Hours of AAC this May, our AAC Everywhere theme focuses on how communication shows up across everyday life: at home, at school, at work and out in the community.

These sessions explore how AAC supports participation, connection and independence across different environments, highlighting practical examples from real people and real contexts.

Explore some of the talks under our AAC Everywhere theme or learn more and sign up: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Anaf-CjHr-NOu2ZwFrU5V6_B5fNoQO6UD4z5VC0xEjKRGzXJtBGg~AicAavD38klKAqbvBihm9MXBWbuvJPRWX34i0Zm0udh9MJiCwW8NfLFLtQ

02/19/2026

February's Course of the Month is ‘Supporting AAC Users and Mental Health,’ recommended by Product Manager Kim, as a course that highlights an area of AAC support that’s so important, yet often overlooked.

This thoughtful course explores the link between AAC and emotional wellbeing, gently encouraging us to look beyond vocabulary and consider the whole person. It’s an opportunity to reflect on how we can create supportive environments where AAC users feel heard, understood and emotionally safe.

Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, family member or communication partner, this course offers meaningful insights to help you support not just communication, but wellbeing too.

Start learning now: https://eng.academy.thinksmartbox.com/plus/catalog/courses/164

02/18/2026

Our next reading communication board is based on Don Freeman’s beloved “Corduroy,” a timeless story that features Black characters and highlights themes of friendship and acceptance. These boards offer an inclusive way for AAC users to engage with the story as they follow along.

Download your reading communication board here: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/pages/printable-boards

02/13/2026

The future of AAC is being shaped right now.

At 24 Hours of AAC this May, our Future of AAC sessions explore what’s next for communication - from emerging technology and innovation, to evolving practice, ethics, and access.

These talks look ahead to how AAC may continue to grow and change, while staying grounded in what matters most: supporting meaningful, human communication.

Discover some of the talks included in our Future of AAC theme or learn more and sign up: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Anaf-CjHr-NOu2ZwFrU5V6_B5fNoQO6UD4z5VC0xEjKRGzXJtBGg~AicAavD38klKAqbvBihm9MXBWbuvJPRWX34i0Zm0udh9MJiCwW8NfLFLtQ

02/12/2026

When conversations don’t go to plan, having clear ways to repair them can really help 💬

In this post, we’re sharing how Aphasia Duo and Fast Talker vocabularies in Grid include built-in supports for communication repair - from fixing misunderstandings to asking for clarification or extra time.

These features are designed to support smoother, more confident communication, especially in everyday conversations with familiar and unfamiliar partners.

Learn more in our blog from AAC Content Developer and SLP, Eva: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/blogs/buzz/the-skill-of-repairing-communication

02/11/2026

Building on last year’s momentum, we’re continuing the tradition of honoring Black History Month through our AAC reading communication boards. This year’s series kicks off with a newly redesigned board inspired by “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats, the American classic that helped pave the way for more inclusive children’s literature. Featuring thoughtful representation, this series highlights Black characters while giving AAC users a powerful way to read along.

Download your communication reading board today: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/pages/printable-boards

02/05/2026

Don has been part of the TTMT family since he received his Grid Pad 13 Vida last fall. Recently, he shared something special with his team at work: his experience finding his voice again.

In his story, he talks about the moment he heard his own voice through his Eleven Labs recording. He said it brought back familiarity, recognition and a sense of self he thought he had lost. Friends and family were not just hearing words. They were hearing him.

Explore our eye gaze options: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/pages/eye-gaze-options

https://www.professionalvisiongroup.com/finding-my-voice-again/

02/04/2026

When a conversation breaks down, having the right words ready can make all the difference 💬

In this post, we’re looking at how our Super Core and Voco Chat vocabularies in Grid include built-in support for communication repair.

These small supports can make everyday conversations feel calmer, clearer and more respectful.

Learn more in our blog from AAC Content Developer and SLP, Eva: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/blogs/buzz/the-skill-of-repairing-communication

02/03/2026

Black History Month is about honoring the past while actively shaping a more equitable future. Our latest blog explores representation, access to AAC and culturally responsive practices that help amplify Black voices.

Learn more: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/blogs/buzz/black-history-month-2026

01/28/2026

Sometimes conversations don’t always go smoothly, and that’s a normal part of everyday interaction 💙

In her latest blog, our AAC Content Developer and SLP, Eva, explores why having ways to repair conversation matters, especially for people who use AAC and their communication partners.

Eva shares how Grid vocabularies include built-in tools that support communication repair - helping people ask for repetition, clarify meaning, ask for help, and stay part of the conversation.

Read the full blog: https://www.talktometechnologies.com/blogs/buzz/the-skill-of-repairing-communication

01/24/2026

We’re kicking off our new Course of the Month series with a recommendation from our Group Head of Training at Smartbox, Kerry.

This month’s pick is AAC and Me - a reflective, person-centered course that Kerry recommends for anyone who wants to better understand the lived experiences of AAC users and the important role of communication partners.

Explore this course on Smartbox Academy: https://eng.academy.thinksmartbox.com/plus/catalog/courses/273