Posts Related to Research

  • research summary related to accessibility

    What Makes a Person Accessible? (summary)

    July 15, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Kirby, et al. explores the concept of ‘accessible people’.
  • meaningful participation research summary

    Supporting meaningful participation in society by adults with developmental disabilities who need and use AAC (summary)

    June 6, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by McNaughton et al. discusses what is needed to support communication and participation more…
  • societal barriers research summary

    Crossing the communication chasm (summary)

    June 5, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Crisp-Cooper shares the author’s experiences communicating in different ways.
  • research summary on literacy

    Reading, Writing, and AAC Are Fundamental

    June 4, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Williams discusses how people who use AAC often do not get the literacy…
  • research summary related to learning language

    External challenges for individuals who need or use AAC who are learning language: lived experiences, key research findings, and future directions (summary)

    June 3, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Holyfield et al. discusses barriers that make it harder for people who use…
  • research summary related to innovation

    Future of AAC technologies: priorities for inclusive innovation (summay)

    June 2, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Williams and Holyfield discusses ways that AAC needs to change and develop.
  • research summary related to innovation

    AAC and technology: what’s communicaiton equity got to do with it? (summary)

    June 1, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Williams discusses communication equity and calls for real change.
  • meaningful participation research summary

    Speech is exhausting (summary)

    May 31, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by corbin argues that all communication methods should be treated equally.
  • research summary related to alternative access

    How People Type Without Using Their Hands

    May 31, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Koester et al. discusses how well existing alternative access methods meet users’ needs…
  • research summary related to alternative access

    Embracing change in AAC technology: the keyboard to my success (summary)

    May 28, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Jin discusses how changes in technology over time affect people who use AAC.
  • research summary on literacy

    Beyond access: the intersecting role of AAC, literacy, and technology (summary)

    May 28, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Zimmerman discusses how access to communication, literacy, and technology are essential for citizenship,…
  • research summary related to alternative access

    The first word in accessibility is “access” (summary)

    May 27, 2026

    A plain language summary of a research article. The full article by Regan discusses access challenges to AAC as a support for communication is all…