griDALL-e

Grid 3 is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software designed to support people with disabilities in their communication and interaction with the environment. Through images, symbols, text, and voice, it allows users to create personalized boards tailored to their abilities and interests. These boards consist of grids with interactive cells that perform actions such as writing, playing sounds, opening other screens, or browsing the internet.

The program offers various access options: mouse, touch screen, eye gaze, voice, or switches, and can be configured according to each person’s needs. It also includes pre-designed boards created by professionals and the user community, while allowing the creation of new ones from scratch—customizing colors, images, layout, and cell behavior.

Within this project, a digital board based on Grid 3 was developed, integrating image generation through Artificial Intelligence (DALL-E). This innovation enables people with intellectual disabilities or severe motor limitations to create images and artistic expressions without needing to write or perform complex interactions with the device. The tool, named griDALL-e, represents a significant step forward in technological accessibility and digital creativity, providing a new channel for visual communication and personal expression.