Start the Chat: The AAC Podcast | Exploring Eye Gaze

Episode four, part two of Start the Chat (Smartbox’s AAC Podcast), features Emily and Trinity from Bridging Voice to explore how eye gaze technology has progressed and what goes into making eye gaze successful. Emily and Trinity share practical considerations for building eye gaze skills, from mounting and positioning to dwell settings, games and combining access methods. We discuss the learning curve that often goes unseen, why skills need to be introduced gradually, and the crucial importance of starting with what someone actually wants to achieve using their device.

Throughout, Emily and Trinity remind us that successful eye gaze is about much more than the technology itself. Training, education, positioning and personalized support all play a part – and so does learning from the people who use eye gaze and generously share their experiences. You can also listen to the full episode wherever you catch your podcasts:
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