Supplier landscape

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

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
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Organization (country) Description Presence Products

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
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Organization (country) Description Presence Products

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