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.
July 21, 2023
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.
April 13, 2023
Ideas from experts supporting Multicultural Symbol Use for AAC
Coming to the end of International AAC Awareness Month 2022 we have put together some ideas from experts, for those working with AAC symbol sets in multicultural situations.
October 21, 2022
Open-design and Co-Creation of AAC Pictographic Symbols
Adding/adapting open licensed symbols requires care and understanding of potential user needs and likely design limitations.
August 31, 2022
October is AAC Awareness Month – Adding Colour to Symbols
International AAC Awareness Month, ISAAC's theme is “Get Out, Speak Up and Break through the Screen in a Recovering World.”
October 04, 2021
Symbols to support Text Simplification
AI automated text simplification with symbol support for those with cognitive impairments remains a challenge needing action.
March 15, 2021
Spatial memory when designing communication charts and apps
Spatial memory, remembering the location of something or somewhere supported by 'additional visual & textual signals'.
October 13, 2020
Supporting Communication in Stressful Times
Strategies for clear written and spoken communication in difficult circumstances when various issues affect understanding.
August 17, 2020
WebSci 2020 Digital (In)Equality, Digital Inclusion, Digital Humanism
Research into multilingual AAC with pictographic symbols - a workshop on enhancing digital equality, inclusion & well-being.
July 12, 2020