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Child interacting with a Grid Pad 13 in a museum setting.

Meet Jack

Lizzie Dobson
Jack is a funny and curious three-year-old with a big personality. Like any child his age, he loves to play, explore and make people laugh. But Jack’s journey hasn’t been typical.
Building an ICU communication kit after a spinal cord injury

Building an ICU communication kit after a spinal cord injury

Light-tech AACLizzie Dobson
Immediately after a spinal cord injury (SCI) there can be uncertainty along with rapid changes. Medical priorities take center stag...
Ataxia Awareness Day promotional graphic with blue background.

Ataxia Awareness Day

ataxiaLizzie Dobson
Ataxia is a loss of coordination caused by nervous system issues, often affecting walking, balance, speech, and vision. It’s a symptom, not a diagnosis, and can vary day to day depending on fatigue, posture and other factors.
A girl focused on a Grid Pad 13, with text introducing her as Ellie.

Meet Ellie

AACLizzie Dobson
The Grid Pad 13 empowers Ellie to communicate more independently in the classroom, at home and beyond.
Disability Pride Month: Honoring Identity, Community, and Power

Disability Pride Month: Honoring Identity, Community, and Power

AACLizzie Dobson
Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of people with disabilities. It’s more ...
GazeFirst joins the Smartbox Family! Event display with two images.

GazeFirst joins the Smartbox Family

eye gazeLizzie Dobson
GazeFirst has already made a strong impression in the world of assistive technology. Their flagship product, the eyetuitive camera, is one of the first AI-powered eye gaze solutions on the market.
Sarah Morris interacting with her Grid Pad 16 blog banner.

Meet Sarah

cerebral palsyLizzie Dobson
Sarah Morris is a writer who has cerebral plasy, she has been using AAC devices for many years. As a professional writer for MLB, she covers the Los Angeles Dodgers and is currently working on her third book.
Colorful graphic celebrating Pride Month with various LGBTQ+ symbols.

Honoring Pride Month

Lizzie Dobson
June is Pride Month, a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, celebrate progress toward equality, and recognize ongoing struggles for rights and acceptance. 
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Aphasia Awareness Month

Lizzie Dobson
Every June, Aphasia Awareness Month brings attention to a condition that impacts millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, public awareness of aphasia remains low.