ARASAAC
Principal function(s): Autonomous learningFlashcard creatorsPoster/infographic creatorsStory creatorsGroup/pair work - classmatesIndividual workPresenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)SpeakingStudentWebsite/other users supply
ARASAAC (Aragonese Portal of Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is a comprehensive online platform dedicated to enhancing communication and cognitive accessibility for individuals with speech, language, or cognitive impairments. It offers a vast collection of pictograms (over 10.000 in 20 languages), graphic resources, and educational materials under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license, facilitating free, non-commercial use worldwide. The platform provides tools and applications such as AraWord (a word processor with text and pictograms), Picto Selector (an application for Windows designed to facilitate the selection and printing of communication boards with pictograms, images, and photographs), and PictogramAgenda (an application that facilitates the generation and use of visual agendas), among others. These resources are instrumental in supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies, aiding neurodiverse students and others to better express themselves. ARASAAC was developed and funded by the government of Aragon, Spain.
Evaluation: ARASAAC is a highly valuable platform that supports communication for individuals with speech, language, and cognitive impairments. Its vast library of free, high-quality pictograms and AAC tools makes it a very relevant resource for educators, therapists, caregivers, and families. The platform is engaging and practical, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility. One of its major advantages is the Creative Commons licensing, allowing free, non-commercial use and adaptation of materials worldwide. ARASAAC also offers a course of AAC for educators, although this is available only in Spanish.
Cost: Free.
Website: https://arasaac.org/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - classmates
- Individual work
- Presenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)
Content
- Website/other users supply
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Easy to use, intuitive.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
Dozens of languages.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Very high. ARASAAC, managed by the Government of Aragón, collects minimal personal data (name, email, company, website) solely for the management of its project activities. It uses essential cookies and Google Analytics for statistical and operational purposes. Data is stored securely on Aragonese (EU-based) servers and is not shared with third parties unless legally required. The platform provides users rights to access, rectify, delete, and limit the use of their data, together with the possibility to file complaints with the Spanish Data Protection Agency. ARASAAC complies fully with GDPR and Spanish data protection laws. See more here (only available in Spanish).
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, for specific functions, with an account.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Medium; ARASAAC provides many different materials to be used for different purposes.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Not for the website itself; yes for some of its applications.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser; only Windows for many applications.
Other technical requirements