Lingraphica supports spontaneous communication with new Conversations tool

Lingraphica, a leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), has launched Conversations, a new tool for people with communication challenges to engage in more spontaneous discussions.

The communication tool, available as an app within Lingraphica devices on the Hub suite, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to suggest responses based on transcribed spoken input so that device users can participate more fully in spur-of-the-moment conversations.

“Conversations represents where Lingraphica is headed: toward more connected, responsive communication support that helps people participate more fully in everyday life,” said Kevin Self, CEO of Lingraphica. “By combining clinical insight, user-centered design, and thoughtful AI, we’re expanding what AAC can make possible.”

New technology for new tools

Lingraphica has always been on the forefront of using technology to improve communication for people with communication impairments. Spontaneous conversation has long been a challenge for AAC device users. Based on user research, real-world data, and clinical expertise, Lingraphica chose AI  to help people communicate more effectively in life’s unscripted moments.

Lingraphica wanted to ensure device users remain in control of what and how they choose to communicate, with AI serving as a tool to support their own voices. The product team was fully committed to making sure any AI integrations were implemented ethically.

“Lingraphica device users have highly personalized tools to help them express themselves, including traditional AAC methods like images, icons, text-to-speech, and pre-recorded phrases and statements,” said Caitlin Mueller, M.S., CCC-SLP, director of education and research at Lingraphica. “But sometimes casual conversations can move more quickly than a device user can access these tools. Conversations gives them a quick, flexible method of responding and engaging in these situations.”

Initial results in everyday conversations

In an early test of 13 adult Lingraphica device users, Lingraphica found promising results that Conversations could make a real impact.

• Users completed conversations in just 20% of the time it typically took them: 15 seconds with Conversations, compared to over a minute using a traditional device layout.
• 100% of test users were able to complete a conversation using Conversations, a 44-percentage-point improvement over a traditional layout.

Lingraphica rolled out Conversations beta version to a group of device users in Q2 2026. Since then, SLPs and users have reported using the tool in everyday situations to have fuller conversations with physicians and medical teams, make daily plans with family and friends, and even practice social situations like ordering a favorite coffee. Many users integrate Conversations into their workflow with other tools on the device to fill in gaps.

“Results in the beta test showed a wide range of innovative uses for Conversations,” said Katie Driscoll, vice president of product at Lingraphica. “Anytime we introduce new technology to AAC users, they find novel ways to use the tool to benefit their everyday lives. Communication tools like AAC must adapt and be individualized for different experiences, lifestyles, and abilities. We will continue to leverage user feedback and use cases to improve Conversations and create new capabilities. We will always focus on improving the lives of those we serve and helping people participate in the conversation again, and we’re excited about how Conversations and other features currently in development will serve this need.”

Conversations today and in the future

Conversations is now available on any Lingraphica device running the updated Hub software platform for adult users age 18+.

Because AAC device users and people with communication challenges have varying needs for communication, Conversations includes configurable settings that allow clinicians and users to tailor how the experience works based on individual needs and preferences.

As with all Lingraphica technology, the team is constantly seeking ways to improve Conversations. Future development plans include allowing for deeper personalization, more relevant responses, and changes to the layout of the tool based on user input. Additionally, Lingraphica is looking to expand Conversations into Spanish language capabilities.