How to Get Funding for Playground Communication Boards: A Step-by-Step Guide
Securing a budget for inclusive communication solutions shouldn’t be a hurdle. At Resources at Lakeshore Speech, LLC, we provide more than just boards; we provide the clinical expertise and advocacy tools you need to secure funding. This guide offers practical strategies and actionable insights to help you advocate for AAC communication boards in your community’s parks, schools and aquatic centers.
Making Funding for Communication Boards Simple
We understand that navigating grants and community budgets can feel overwhelming. To simplify the process, we offer complimentary consultation and customized quotes designed to meet the requirements of grant committees and municipal boards. By combining our SLP-designed boards with a clear project roadmap, we help you bridge the gap between “vision” and “installation.”
Finding funding communication boards solutions for your community doesn’t have to be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive, step-by-step guide filled with practical strategies, proven tips, and actionable insights. Our goal is to help you advocate effectively for the acquisition and installation of communication boards in your community.
Our Simplified Approach Includes:
Grant-Ready Quotes:
Detailed pricing and specifications for Aluminum and Coroplast options.
Clinical Justification:
Language you can use in proposals to explain the medical and educational necessity of AAC boards.
Material Durability Data:
Technical specs to satisfy Parks & Rec safety and maintenance requirements.
Your Roadmap to a Successful Inclusion Project:
Identify Funding Sources: Target local Land and Water Conservation Funds, school district IDEA funds, or private disability foundations.
Build Partnerships: Engage local Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, or PTA groups who prioritize neurodiversity and playground safety.
Submit Your Proposal: Use our SLP-backed evidence to prove the impact of inclusive playground equipment on child development and social-emotional learning.
Plan for Impact: Strategically place boards at entrances, sensory zones, and high-traffic play structures for maximum accessibility.
Why Our Boards Create Lasting Community Change
As practicing Speech-Language Pathologists with over 60 years of experience, we design our boards to be more than just signs. They are evidence-based tools that foster Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and peer-to-peer connection. When a community invests in a Resourses at Lakeshore Speech board, they are investing in a durable, scientifically-sound tool that gives every child a voice—from the playground to the pool.
Explore the resources below and take the next step toward making your community a place where every voice is heard.
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Funding Communication Boards : FAQs
What is the process for obtaining funding for communication boards?
Obtaining funding for communication boards is easier than you may think. We have created an easy to follow a 4 step guide to navigate this process.
4 Step Guide for Funding Communication Boards
What nonprofit organizations will help with funding for communication boards?
Many local and national nonprofit organizations promote and provide funding for projects that increase accessiblity to communication via communication boards. We have highlighted some of these organizations in our blog post
Empower Every Child: 6 Ways To Fund Communication Boards
What is some information I need to provide organizations when applying for funding for communication boards?
We have created some resources to assist you in your application process:
Grant Proposal Template Letter
Communication Board Specification Sheet
Obligation Free Communication Board Quote
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