Symbols to support Text Simplification
AI automated text simplification with symbol support for those with cognitive impairments remains a challenge needing action.
December 09, 2025
AAC Symbols to support more Languages
Adding more languages to Global Symbols and Board Builder - making it possible for symbol set owners to add translations.
December 09, 2025
How we added Pashto and other Languages to Global Symbols
Making full use of AI generated automated translation systems on the Global Symbols site and for Board Builder.
December 09, 2025
Supporting Ukrainian refugees with AAC symbols and charts
Some Ukranians left their country so we have gathered together links to resources that might help with communication needs.
December 09, 2025
Making AAC happen with UNICEF
UNICEF ECARO region held an online event to reflect on lessons learned in establishing AAC in Croatia, Serbia & Montenegro.
December 09, 2025
Welcoming new ideas for AAC symbol creation in 2023
Looking to the year ahead we are hoping we will have more resources to share and time to be creative with open licence innovations involving AAC symbols - think design and artificial intelligence!
December 09, 2025
Stepping into the world of AI, Icon Recognition, Human Perception and AAC Symbols.
Inconsistencies in pictographic images in AAC symbol sets affecting image processing - perception, detection and recognition.
December 09, 2025
Global Symbols' team members will be presenting at ISAAC, AAATE, Communication Matters and ASHA!
Conferences in three different countries linking UNICEF work and experiences using the latest GenAI for symbol creation.
December 09, 2025
International AAC Awareness month 'Say What' sharing memorable moments.
Working on AAC with the Dulabhatorn Foundation in Thailand and time with 'Wheelchair For Special Disabled Children' in Kenya.
December 08, 2025