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At the heart of Resources at Lakeshore Speech, LLC are two dedicated AAC communication advocates and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists: VernaAnn Kotansky and Ellen Spear. With a combined six plus decades of clinical practice, our founders didn’t just start a business; they launched a movement to ensure that every public space—from the local playground to the community pool—speaks the language of inclusion.

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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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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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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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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Empowering Emotional Balance Boards for Home & School

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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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Community Communication: 10 Essential Tips for Success

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

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

How to Enhance Playground Safety: Communication Boards

What happens when a child faces an emergency on aplayground —like getting hurt or feeling lost—and struggles to communicate their needs? This is where playground communication boards become an essential tool for inclusion and safety.

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Creating Joy: Celebrating AAC Awareness in Our Communities

Nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups have a unique opportunity to use playground communication boards as a way to raise awareness about AAC and promote inclusivity for all children.

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