COMUNICAR 2026 builds on a project developed in partnership between the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FCSE-UCP), the MEO Foundation, and ANDITEC —Rehabilitation Technologies—which, over the past few years, have combined scientific knowledge, professional experience, and technological innovation to promote Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and the inclusion of people with Complex Communication Needs (CCN).
This year’s edition aims to revisit the evolution of AAC and Assistive Technologies (AT) for people with Complex Communication Needs (CCN), marking five decades of development in this field. Building on this history, the conference explores different realities and contexts: inclusive education and updates to the legal framework; communication challenges in cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and other complex neurological conditions; the transition to adulthood; and hospital and institutional settings, among others.
COMUNICAR 2026 aims to create a space for reflection on a fundamental question: How can we ensure that all people have the means to communicate and can fully participate in every context in which they wish to engage? Thus, rather than simply presenting isolated technologies or solutions, COMUNICAR 2026 aims to provide a platform for “stories” of experiences and practices that demonstrate how to transform access to communication into effective participation.Stay tuned!
The conference will take place on November 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Cardeal de Medeiros Auditorium at the Portuguese Catholic University, Lisbon Campus.
Admission to Comunicar 2026 is free, but registration is required and limited to the auditorium’s capacity.
Scientific Committee
- Luís Azevedo, MSc., PhD (Anditec)
- Joana Rato, PhD (Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing – Portuguese Catholic University)
