Smarty Symbols opens its first Latin America office in Salvador, Bahia, to deploy Portuguese-English communication boards across Brazilian schools, parks...
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The Inclusion Journal
Exploring the extraordinary journey of empowering education, one visual support at a time. Join our community of educators, parents, and advocates as we build bridges to accessibility together.
Breaking Barriers in Arizona: How Communication Boards Are Changing Play Spaces
Playgrounds across Arizona are getting a voice. When SLP Ebony Green teamed up with visual communication experts, two communication boards...
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Creating Inclusive Playgrounds: The Proclamation of Communication Board Day
The City of Plantation, Florida, marked a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity and communication accessibility. With the proclamation of "Communication...
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Inclusive Zoos: Embracing Visitors with Communication Differences
Inclusive Zoos: Embracing Visitors with Communication Differences Zoos have long been treasured as places of wonder and learning, offering up-close encounters with the natural world. However, for visitors with communication...
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Funding for Inclusive Play: How to Secure a Communication Board for Your School or Playground
Looking for fundraising ideas to bring communication boards to your school or community playground? Explore a range of creative and effective strategies in this article. Discover how individuals and organizations...
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What is a Communication Board?
Communication boards are an essential part of empowering non-verbal individuals to achieve greater autonomy and communication equality. We break down exactly what they are, who they help, and how...
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How to create a playground communication board
If you are looking for all the steps and consideration you need to take into account before creating a communicate or playground communication board, this article is for you.
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Making Healthcare More Inclusive for Non-Speaking Children: An Example to Be Followed from The Cleveland Clinic
Making Healthcare More Inclusive for Non-Speaking Children: An Example to Be Followed from The Cleveland Clinic Introduction to Cleveland Clinic’s Inclusive Initiative Cleveland Clinic is at the forefront of creating...
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Creating Inclusive Playgrounds: The Proclamation of Communication Board Day
The City of Plantation, Florida, marked a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity and communication accessibility. With the proclamation of "Communication Board Day," the city celebrated the remarkable contributions of Pamela...
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Playground Communication Boards Fundraising: Ashley Causey’s Mission in Virginia Beach
Playground Communication Boards Fundraising: Ashley Causey’s Mission in Virginia Beach When you think of playgrounds, you probably envision a joyful space where children run freely, climb on jungle gyms, and...
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Empowering Voices: How One Child’s Mission Transformed Recess for Non-Verbal Students
Discover the incredible story of Derek Walz, an 8-year-old with a heart full of compassion and a determination to make a difference. Inspired by a classmate's struggle to communicate during...
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Enhancing Communication Access in Schools: Introducing the School Wide Communication Access Plan
Enhancing Communication Access in Schools Introducing the School Wide Communication Access Plan Inclusive education is not just about providing physical accessibility; it also entails ensuring that students with communication needs...
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North Texas Residents Donate Playground Communication Board to Local Elementary School
North Texas Residents Donate Playground Communication Board to Local Elementary School In celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month this May, a heartwarming story unfolds in Rowlett, Texas, where a...
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Enhancing Playground Inclusivity with the Social Communication Portable A-Frame Sign
Empowering Social Interaction with the Social Communication Portable A-Frame Sign Introducing the Social Communication Portable A-Frame Sign to School Playgrounds Imagine a child often sitting alone during recess, perhaps feeling...
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Enhancing Communication and Care in School Nurse’s Offices: The Importance of Communication Boards
Enhancing Communication and Care in School Nurse’s Offices: The Importance of Communication Boards This blog post delves into the advantages of integrating communication boards in school nurses’ offices, highlighting how...
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Bringing Dreams to Life: The Story Behind Fort Worth’s Dream Park Communication Board
At Smarty Symbols, we're not just a Texas-based company; we are committed advocates for enhancing local communities right here in our backyard. That commitment shines through in our latest project...
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Enhancing Play and Communication: Fairview Elementary Embraces Inclusive Playgrounds
Welcome to our latest blog post at Smarty Symbols, where we celebrate the wonderful journey of enhancing communication and learning through visual support. At Fairview Elementary School, the playground is...
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Copyright Considerations in Making a Communication Board
Copyright Considerations in Making a Communication Board Strolling through a park you see a beautiful Communication Board, and two kids interacting with it together that may have otherwise not had...
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What are the benefits of a playground communication board?
Playgrounds serve as vital spaces for children's physical and mental well-being, fostering exploration, play, and social interaction. However, for children who face challenges in communication, navigating these spaces can be...
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Making Libraries More Inclusive with Communication Boards
Imagine this… Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved to visit the local library. He often spent hours there, poring over the shelves of books,...
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Why should pediatrician offices have a communication board?
In pediatric healthcare settings, creating an inclusive environment is crucial. Communication boards in clinic waiting rooms can significantly enhance the experience for children with communication challenges. These tools help young...
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Making Waterparks Inclusive with Communication Boards for Non-Verbal Children
Communication boards are a valuable tool for children with autism and non-speaking children to express their thoughts and feelings without the use of verbal speech. They have been a tool...
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Meet the Speech Pathologist Who Made One of the Most Unique Communication Boards Available
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and the city/school your communication board is in? I am an SLP based in the Adirondacks of New York State....
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