Conversations about communication, connection and inclusion

 

Start the Chat: The AAC Podcast is hosted by Smartbox Speech-Language Therapists Chris Gibbons, Melanie Gylling, and Alicia Alverson. Together, the hosts explore the world of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), sharing stories, insights, and lived experiences from people who use AAC, their families, and the professionals who support them.

Each episode offers meaningful conversations about communication, connection, and inclusion. The podcast looks beyond Smartbox to focus on the bigger picture – exploring what matters most in the AAC community, demystifying complex subject matter, and sparking conversations that lead to greater understanding and belonging.

 

 

 

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Meet the hosts

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Purpose

The world of AAC is constantly evolving, and we want to create space for the AAC community to find and share guidance, resources, and inspiration. This podcast is an opportunity for us to offer a new way for people across the world to learn about AAC and feel heard on the topics that matter to them. Start the Chat was created to share insightful and inclusive content that highlights the value of AAC and amplifies the voices of those who use it.

At its heart, Start the Chat is about sparking meaningful conversations that foster connection, inclusion, and progress in the AAC world. Through this podcast, we want to empower people to succeed on their journey with AAC.