Category: Communication Boards

Inclusive Playground Communication Boards At Resources at Lakeshore Speech, we believe that communication is a fundamental human right that shouldn’t stop when a child hits the playground. Our collection of playground communication boards is designed by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) with over 60 years of combined experience to ensure that every child—regardless of their verbal ability—can advocate for their needs, interact with peers, and experience the joy of inclusive play.Expert-Designed for Real-World PlayUnlike generic signs, our boards utilize evidence-based AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) principles. We incorporate high-frequency Core Vocabulary (like go, stop, help, and more) and specialized Fringe Vocabulary tailored specifically to outdoor play environments. By offering symbols from industry-standard libraries like Boardmaker© and SymbolStix©, we provide a consistent “language” that matches what many children already use in their classrooms or on personal devices.Durable, Customizable, and Community-FocusedOur communication boards are engineered to be “park-tough.” Built from high-grade, 3mm marine-grade aluminum composite, they are UV-resistant, waterproof, and designed to withstand everything from coastal humidity to intense sun.100% Customizable: We offer bespoke designs to match your specific playground equipment and can include agency or donor logos at no extra cost.Multilingual Options: Support your local community with bilingual boards in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and more.Integrated Support: Every board features a QR code linking to professional “how-to” modeling videos, providing immediate guidance to parents and caregivers in the moment.Whether you are a park director, a school administrator, or a parent advocate, our resources—including grant proposal templates and funding guides—are here to help you transform your community space into a truly accessible environment where every voice is heard.

Impactful Playground Communication Boards:Make Voices Thrive

Discover how playground communication boards help kids with social skills, emotions, & confidence. Build a community where everyone’s voice matters.

Professional AAC Workshop: Guiding the Next Gen of SLPs

Resources at Lakeshore Speech’s AAC workshop bridges classroom learning with real-world impact, teaching grad students to design inclusive communication boards.

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6 Ways To Fund Communication Boards:Empower Every Child

Discover 6+ funding options to bring communication boards to your playground. Explore grants, sponsors, and campaigns that support inclusive play for all.

Outdoor Communication Boards: How to Enjoy Summer Fun with Purpose

Outdoor communication boards turn summer play into language-building fun! Support AAC users with inclusive tools that spark speech and connection at every park.

Speech Month: Celebrating SLPs & Hearing Awareness

Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month! SLPs help all ages with communication, swallowing, advocacy, research, and more to improve lives every day.

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SeeMyLegacy: Funding Communication Boards for Municipalities

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

Waterproof and UV-resistant pool communication board

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.

Pool Communication Boards: How to Create Waterproof Words

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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Category: Communication Boards

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