Several companies manufacture and supply AAC devices globally. These companies operate in various regions around the world, with the majority able to provide products and services across different geographic areas and meet diverse needs. Currently, product differentiation is centred around complexity and level of product sophistication, which also affect pricing. More active players producing AAC products and services are presented here. This report focuses on Aided AAC, specifically, mid- tech to high-tech digital tools (see table 2).
Table 2: Augmentative and alternative communication suppliers focused on the global market
Organization (country) | Description | Presence | Products |
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7ivensun (China) |
Supplier of high-tech AAC, diagnostics, and communication-aiding devices and software | China (primarily) | High tech: Eye-tracking devices, software, and accessories |
AssistiveWare B.V. (Netherlands) |
Known for its AAC app designed for iOS devices (for iPads and iPhones). Provides a customizable communication solution for individuals with speech impairments. | Global | Develops iOS and MacOS AAC apps |
Organization (country) | Description | Presence | Products |
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Attainment Company (USA) |
Provides AAC solutions, including devices and software, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. | Global | AAC devices and communication software focusing on accessibility and inclusivity |
Dynavox Mayer- Johnson (Sweden) |
Offers a variety of AAC solutions, including communication devices and software, to support individuals with speech and language challenges. | Global | Communication devices and communication software |
Honeycomb (China) |
Supplier of AAC solutions, including low- and high- tech devices with a focus on aiding communication | Global, 40+ countries |
Low-tech: Voice output devices High-tech: Communication aid software |
Jabbla (UK) |
Provides AAC solutions, including devices and software, with a focus on aiding communication for individuals with disabilities | Global | AAC devices, communication software focusing on aiding communication for people with disabilities |
Liberator Ltd (USA) |
Offers AAC solutions, including communication devices, language software, and accessories | Global | Communication devices, language software, accessories |
Prentke Romich Company (USA) |
Specializes in AAC, offering a range of communication devices, language systems, and software | Global | Communication devices, language systems, software |
Saltillo Corporation (USA) |
Provides AAC devices, including touch-based communication devices and software designed to assist individuals with communication disorders | Global | AAC devices, touch- based communication devices, communication software |
Sense (Chinese Taipei) |
Supplier of communication- aiding software | Chinese Taipei (primarily) | High-tech: Eye- tracking software and accessories |
Organization (country) | Description | Presence | Products |
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Smartbox Assistive Technology (UK) |
Specializes in communication aids and software, offering a range of AAC solutions for individuals with different communication needs. | Global | Communication aids, software, various AAC solutions |
Tobii Dynavox (Sweden) |
Well-known provider of AAC, including speech- generating devices with eye-tracking technology. | Global | AAC devices, speech- generating devices with eye-tracking technology |