AAC Awareness Month – Voices Beyond Words

This October, join The Inclusive Movement in celebrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and help create workplaces where every voice is heard.

Join the workplace challenge

What is AAC?

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes all the different ways people communicate without spoken words. From picture symbols and communication boards to iPad apps and gestures, AAC helps millions of people express themselves, connect with others, and participate fully in their community.

Myth buster: AAC doesn’t replace speech – it supports communication and understanding.

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A classroom setup with a large communication board, a whiteboard, a blue cushion on the floor, and an orange Book Chat cushion in front of the board.

The Workplace Challenge

This October, we’re challenging workplaces across Australia to take part in our AAC Workplace Challenge. For one day, swap spoken words for AAC tools and experience the power – and challenges – of communicating in different ways.

By participating, your team will:

- Build empathy and awareness for AAC users

- Learn practical strategies for inclusive communication

- Start important conversations about accessibility in the workplace

  • Steps for creating an impactful AAC awareness experience in the workplace, including choosing a day to go speech-free, selecting tools, setting ground rules, reflecting as a team, and sharing stories.

    How to Take Part

    Register your workplace – Sign up with your details.

    Download the AAC Starter Kit – Includes boards, symbols, and tips.

    Pick your Challenge Day – Choose a day in October.

    Share your journey – Post photos/videos with hashtag #AACForInclusion and tag @TheInclusiveMovement.

    Register Now
  • A colorful infographic encouraging workplaces to share their impact. It features a headline 'Share Your Impact', a quote box with hashtags and tag, and a yellow highlighted section with tips on capturing moments, sharing widely, and inspiring others. There is an illustration of a smiling person with blonde hair, wearing pink headphones, holding a color palette.

    Celebrate & Share

    Join the Conversation
    Encourage your colleagues, clients, and community to get involved. Every workplace that participates helps spread awareness and build a more inclusive world.

    Hashtags:
    #AACForInclusion #VoicesBeyondWords #TheInclusiveMovement

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Resources & Stories

A cartoon boy smiling and raising a tablet with various colorful icons representing a voice application, with the words 'I've Always Had a Voice' written above.