This article argues for the meaningful inclusion of people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It advocates for AAC users to be leaders and co-creators in research, technology development and professional training because they have the best insights into their needs and potential solutions.

This article highlights the external barriers that may impact the language learning of people who need or use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) including barriers related to AAC tools. It identifies opportunities and priorities for future research and technology development to reduce these barriers and better support language learning.

This paper looks at the societal barriers that limit people who use or need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools. Examples of ACC tools are gestures, body language, manual signs, communication boards with graphic symbols and mobile technologies. The conclusion of the paper calls for a fundamental shift in AAC research, technology and training.

This paper is a personal commentary about disability inclusion and representation in research. The author describes the critical need for diverse researchers as the generators of the science of augmented and alternative communication; diverse individuals as study participants; and diverse representation in the knowledge translation materials we produced and disseminated about the research.

Workplace accommodations can reduce barriers to employment for people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), however, the lack of accommodations continues to challenge participation in employment. This systematic review identified and analysed barriers and facilitators to implementing workplace accommodations for adults who use AAC. It found environmental barriers related mainly to attitudes and technology...