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AAC Assessments That Support Participation and Independence Across the Lifespan

by Dr. May Agius At AccessNow, our mission is simple and powerful: to support participation and independence for every person we serve. AAC plays a vital role in that mission. Whether someone is a child beginning their communication journey or an adult who has never had the opportunity or is navigating new challenges, a meaningful […]

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Don’t Let Communication Start Over: Why Every Person with Communication Needs Should Have a Communication Passport

by Sharon Borg Schembri As the school year comes to an end, many families are preparing for transitions to summer school programmes, new classrooms, different Learning Support Educators (LSEs), or entirely new schools. One concern I hear repeatedly from parents is: ”I just wish I didn’t have to keep explaining how to communicate with my

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Literacy for All – Part 2

Expression in Action Literacy for All Children By Dr. May Agius Introduction When we think about literacy, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Reading? Writing? Perhaps spelling, handwriting, or comprehension? For many of us, literacy begins when a child starts to read words on a page or write sentences in a book.

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Assistive Technology, Digital Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Literacy

Literacy for ALL – Part 1

From First Marks to Meaningful Text Rethinking Writing for Every Learner By Sharon Borg Schembri Introduction When you see a child who produces very little written work, what is your first thought? Is it that they are not trying hard enough? That they do not like writing? That they have nothing to say? What if none of those are true?

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Digital Inclusion, Inclusive Education

Beyond the Tool: What We’re Still Missing in AI and Education

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak and sit on a panel at the AI Summit on Education by HOPE Foundation in Kazakhstan. The energy in the auditorium was undeniable. There is real momentum behind the use of AI and digital tools to support learning, and an increasing recognition that these technologies could transform

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AAC, Autism

Which AAC is Best — Are We Asking the Right Question?

A milestone moment for AccessNow360 — Dr May Agius was recently invited to deliver a session for Irish speech and language therapists as part of the Autism AAC Special Interest Group, exploring a question many practitioners and families ask: which kind of AAC is best? Is it PECS, a communication device, signing, or a communication

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Welcome to AccessNow360 Blog!

Welcome to the AccessNow360 blog — a space where we share knowledge, insights, and practical resources on Assistive Technology, AAC, and digital inclusion. We created this blog because we believe that access to good information is the first step toward meaningful change. Whether you are a parent navigating a new diagnosis, a teacher supporting a

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