Friday Announcements

1. Predictable is now available on Via Devices
From Emily Gabrielle, Liberator Ltd:

We’re excited to announce that Predictable, the award-winning AAC app, is now available on Via.

All three Via devices are now available with Predictable, giving you the freedom to choose the device size that suits your needs while enjoying powerful, built‑in communication support.

Predictable offers intuitive design, smart word prediction, multilingual options, translations, and ChatGPT‑powered features for more natural, informed conversations. Paired with Via’s durable hardware and dedicated support, you get a complete AAC solution that’s ready to use from day one.

To learn more visit our latest blog.


2. Speech & Language Therapist Vacancy – Treloar’s
From Sophie Milroy, Treloar’s:

Speech & Language Therapist – Term Time Only (Full Time or Part Time Considered)
£37,921–£50,703 per annum (dependent on experience)

Treloar’s is a leading charity providing outstanding education, therapy and care to physically disabled children and young people, empowering them to live more independent and fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join our highly supportive, on-site SLT team, working across our inspiring School and College campus.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills supporting children and young people with physical and neurological disabilities, complex communication needs, and eating and drinking difficulties. You will manage a varied caseload appropriate to your experience and work closely within a well-established multi-disciplinary team alongside education, clinical and residential care colleagues.

We are looking for an HCPC-registered SLT with a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience, a flexible and collaborative approach, and excellent organisational skills. Experience with AAC is essential, and a postgraduate dysphagia qualification is desirable.

Treloar’s offers term-time-only working, excellent CPD and supervision, wellbeing benefits, free parking, and a truly supportive working environment where your expertise is valued.

Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026 at 12pm.

To find out more and apply, click here.  


3. Voices Without Limits – Communication Club Scotland
We are delighted to invite AAC users in Scotland to come along to our first communication club, ‘Voices without Limits’. This is an opportunity for you to meet other AAC users, take part in some fun activities and share tips and tricks on how you use your communication device. The club is suitable for young people and adults who use AAC (aged 14+ years).

The first club session will take place on Thursday 16 April, at 10.30am-12.30pm at Corseford College in Inchinnan. There is plenty of free parking. Light refreshments will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own lunch.

10.30am – 12.30pm, Thursday 16 April 2026.
Corseford College, India of Inchinnan, Inchinnan PA4 9LH

Registration for this will be opening next week.


4. Vote for Communication Matters!
We are honoured to be included in this February’s charity poll hosted by Discount Promo Codes, where the charity that receives the highest number of votes will be awarded a donation to support their work.

Head to Discount Promo Codes, scroll down until you see the poll on the right-hand side of the page (or at the bottom of the page on mobile), and then click on the small circle next to Communication Matters and vote!

It’s completely free to vote in the poll, and you don’t need to use any vouchers or codes to vote either. Everyone gets one vote in the poll per month, and it runs from 1-28 February.

To learn more about the competition, you can visit our blog.

Thank you for your support!


5. CM 2026 Abstract Submissions Now Open
We invite you to submit abstracts for our 40th anniversary conference!

As we celebrate four decades of advocacy and innovation in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), we’re seeking presentations, workshops, and poster submissions that push boundaries and champion limitless communication for all.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstracts Committee who will meet after the deadline. Submitting authors chosen will be informed by mid-May 2026.

The deadline for abstract submission is Midnight (BST), Friday 27 March, 2026.

Submit your abstracts here.


6. Register for Peer Support Sharing Best Practice Day
Tuesday 31 March, 10am – 3.15pm, University of Leeds.

The next workshop for Sharing Best Practice for Peer Support & Mentoring is for AAC users, families and professionals who are interested in attending, supporting or setting up an AAC Communication Club and enabling AAC users to achieve Mentoring qualifications.

Learn more and register for the event here.


7. CM Conference 2026 – Save The Date!
Join us in Leeds on 13-15 September 2026 for an exciting event packed full of informative presentations, inspiring stories and insight into the advancing world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Our conference offers a diverse programme of events that brings AAC users, their families and carers together with researchers, professionals and suppliers to learn, network, socialise and celebrate.

Further details will be shared once announced. 

In the meantime, visit our website to learn more about plans for this year’s event.


8. About Friday Announcements

These ‘Friday Announcements’ comprise weekly product updates, upcoming courses, and supplier news. Please email [email protected] with the item you want to be included by Thursday at 5pm – no more than 200 words (one entry per organisation per week) – and include contact email and/or link so readers can find out further information (no file attachments please).