Category: AAC

Alternative Augmentative Communication – AAC – a mode by which inidividuals with communication differences use to express themselves. AAC can be low-tech (static boards) to high tech (designated communication devices.

How To Fund Communication Boards: Municipalities & SeeMyLegacy

Discover how SeeMyLegacy empowers communities to fund communication boards, boosting inclusion and engagement in public spaces.

How to Make Water Safety More Inclusive:Communication Boards

Poolside communication boards make water safety more inclusive, ensuring nonverbal swimmers can express needs, follow rules, and enjoy aquatic fun safely.

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How to Avoid Emotional Meltdowns : Emotional Balance Boards

Struggling with meltdowns? Emotional regulation boards help kids & adults express feelings, prevent overload, and boost communication when words are hard.

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How to Create Waterproof Words: Pool Communication Boards

Poolside communication boards enhance safety, inclusivity, and accessibility, ensuring everyone—regardless of communication style—has a voice at the pool.

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7 Important Tips: Adaptive Swimming & Communication Boards

Swim instructors can use communication boards to ensure safety & support individuals with communication differences in adaptive swim lessons for an inclusive experience.

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5 Ways to Dispel Myths about Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Uncover 5 common myths about alternative communication and learn the evidence-based truths that empower AAC users to communicate effectively.

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5 Important Tips for Supporting AAC Users : How to Empower Communication

AAC Communication being used in a small group setting as teachers model use of the aac systems.

Tips for supporting AAC users of all ages for creating an environment to where everyone’s voice is valued and heard.

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Emotional Balance Boards:How to incorporate at Home, School & Community

Discover how emotional regulation boards help individuals express emotions, build social-emotional skills, and develop coping strategies at school, home, and beyond.

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10 Tips : How to get Communication Boards in Your Community

4'x2' aluminum alloy playground communication sign installed in city playground in Rocky River, OH

Learn 10 key steps to bring a communication board to your community, from planning and funding to installation and education for inclusivity.

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How to Create Magical, Inclusive Spaces: Parks & Rec Revolutioning Play

Parks & Rec Dept can make playgrounds and pools more inclusive by adding communication boards, fostering inclusion, safety, and independence for all children.

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