Cath is a Grid Pad 13 user who recently started using a personalised voice from ElevenLabs. Living with MND, she shares her journey of using assistive technology to stay independent and connected.

Sarah is a freelance writer based in the US, uses her communication aid to write game reports for a number of high-profile sport publications, including the Major League Baseball (MLB) website.

Betwal is a Grid Pad 16 user from the Marshall Islands who now lives and works in Seattle, Washington. His AAC journey began at The Kent School District’s Outreach Program, a service that supports young adults with special educational needs, in their transition from school to adult living and work.

Sarah Ezekiel is an internationally recognised eye gaze artist and advocate for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Diagnosed in 2000 while pregnant with her second child, it wasn’t until 2005 that assistive technology reconnected her to her world and changed the course of her life.

Carol is living with ALS and wanted to share his experience with others. Since starting to use Grid Pad in 2024, AAC has become an essential part of his daily life, supporting communication, independence, and staying connected with others.

Remy, who is autistic, uses Grid for iPad to communicate. His family shared how AAC has helped him express himself and reduce frustration. With daily modelling and personalisation, Remy is making progress and even starting to say new words. 

6-year-old William, who is autistic, uses Super Core on Grid for iPad to communicate. With a structured vocabulary and a reliable way to communicate, his confidence has grown, and he’s more engaged in daily life.

Gavin has cerebral palsy and uses a Talk Pad to communicate. As a passionate children’s author, he writes books that celebrate difference, disability, acceptance, friendship, and courage – encouraging kids to embrace who they are, ask questions, and always be themselves.

Romane, based in France, has cerebral palsy and uses a Grid Pad 13 to communicate. Her journey with AAC highlights how the right technology can support independence and self-expression.

Noah has cerebral palsy and uses a Grid Pad 13 with eye gaze to communicate. Based in Australia, he is a passionate disability advocate, speaker, and AAC and Technology Coordinator at Kids+, where he works to support others in finding the right communication and access solutions.

Myles is a 10-year-old student and emergent AAC user. Myles used to rely solely on behaviours, gestures, pointing, and vocalisations, before using Grid Pad Go, to communicate. AAC has helped reduce frustration, making it easier for him to engage with others during lessons.

Alex, who lives with autism and epilepsy, uses Makaton symbols and a Grid Pad 10s device to connect with the world around her. These tools empower her to thrive at work, build friendships, and live with greater independence.

Fifteen-year-old Mykola is a refugee from Ukraine living with Leigh syndrome. He uses his Grid Pad 12 with eye gaze technology to share his thoughts, connect with friends, and express his creativity.

Lucinda began using eye gaze technology six years ago after a brain injury impacted her speech. Now studying for a master’s in sustainability, her feedback on the Grid Pad 13 helped shape its key features, empowering her to communicate, work, and control her environment.

24-year-old Lena has cerebral palsy and expresses herself using Grid 3 software. She now communicates with the latest Grid Pad 13 using Vida eye control.

Mesa Public Schools, located in Arizona, serves over 64,000 students. Hear about their experience using Grid in the classroom to support communication.

Oli is a 17-year-old Grid Pad 15 user who shares his love of music by communicating using Grid, with a Lumin-i eye gaze camera.

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She uses Fast Talker within Grid software to communicate on her Grid Pad 12 with eye gaze.

32-year-old Sufina has cerebral palsy and uses Makaton to communicate with her family. She now uses Grid with the latest generation Talk Pad.

Claire uses symbols and text to communicate on her Grid Pad, using eye gaze. She has Cerebral Palsy which impacts her ability to communicate verbally.

10-year-old Cara uses Grid on a Microsoft Surface Pro with eye gaze. She also enjoys using Look to Read.

Tolu uses eye gaze to access his Grid Pad 12, and communicates using Voco Chat. He has also enjoyed trying out Look Lab.

Oasis Academy is an inclusive school, whose children have diverse and complex learning difficulties. The school has implemented Grid to support communication and education.

Hannah has a Grid Pad 12 with eye gaze, and attends the National Star College in Cheltenham. She enjoys using WhatsApp and YouTube in Grid.

22-year-old Kellie uses eye gaze to access her Grid Pad. She has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and lives in Northern Ireland.

Ellise is a 21-year-old motivational speaker who uses Grid Pad 12 with eye gaze to communicate using Fast Talker.

Dylan has an ALS diagnosis and was introduced to AAC in 2018. He uses a Grid Pad with eye gaze to communicate and access education.

Joe has Dystonic Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and has been using AAC since he was 7. He uses a Grid Pad 10s with a keyguard, to help him make more accurate selections.

Beit Issie Shapiro School caters for students aged 6-12 with multiple complex disabilities. They combine Grid software with interactive learning activities.

Lucia is an AAC user who has always loved spending time on a computer. Because of her physical motor control difficulties, Lucia uses a switch under her foot to control her device.

4-year-old Tilly uses an eye gaze device with Grid 3, a low-tech Super Core Communication book, and communicates by interacting and vocalising.

Nkeesha tried a Grid Pad with eye gaze technology for the first time at 37 years old. She has cerebral palsy and her limited movement makes it difficult for her to control a computer or touch screen.

Bev had a stroke many years ago. She communicates using Fast Talker on her Grid Pad, which she accesses with a switch.

Majd is a 35-year-old computer science student who had a spinal cord stroke, he uses Grid with eye gaze to communicate, using Computer Control, Environment Control and Accessible Apps.