Case Study: Ellise amplifies her voice and advocacy with Smartbox Grid and Grid Player

Ellise marks two years with Smartbox Grid 3 and eye gaze

Ellise, a non-verbal motivational speaker and advocate, faced the challenge of communicating effectively due to cerebral palsy. She required a robust augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solution to find her voice and pursue her goals. The vendor, Smartbox, provided her with a Grid Pad device running Grid 3 software equipped with eye gaze technology.

The solution implemented by Smartbox gave Ellise a powerful and reliable voice. Using the Grid Pad with eye gaze and the keyboard feature, she can now type her messages and prepare speeches. This has had a life-changing impact, enabling her to deliver talks at schools and conferences, be interviewed by major news networks like ITV and CBS, and even speak at the Houses of Parliament. Smartbox's technology has empowered her to become a prominent ambassador and make a significant impact on inclusion and awareness.

Ellise