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How AAC Transformed My Life – Ellise Speaks at Global Conference

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Mar 13, 2026 — 2 min read

Ellise Hollie Hayward - How AAC Transformed my life

By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent

I recently had the amazing honour of speaking at my first international conference – the Global Partner Conference with Smartbox – and what an unforgettable experience it was.

As a motivational speaker, I’ve been incredibly lucky to share my story with professionals and communities, but this opportunity felt especially meaningful.

*Ellise Hollie Hayward - How AAC Transformed my life*

As a young woman who delivers her presentations using high-tech AAC, communication technology has completely transformed my life – it quite literally gives me a voice.

I’m hugely passionate about raising awareness of disability and the life-changing power of AAC, and this conference provided an inspiring platform to do just that.

During my presentation, I shared my personal journey with communication and how AAC has grown and evolved with me over the years.

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It was a real privilege to connect with so many inspiring people, have powerful conversations, and meet attendees from across the country and beyond.

Experiences like this remind me why advocating for accessibility and inclusive communication matters so much – and why every voice deserves to be heard.

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