Smarty Symbols Expands to Brazil: A New Era for Inclusive Communication
Smarty Symbols opens its first Latin America office in Salvador, Bahia, to deploy Portuguese-English communication boards across Brazilian schools, parks and clinics.
Category Advocacy
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 Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, and her collaboration with Smarty Symbols. This unprecedented event highlights the transformative power of communication boards in creating inclusive playgrounds and public spaces.
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 at Fort Worth’s Dream Park—a beacon of imaginative play and inclusivity.
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 transformed into a vibrant hub of interaction and learning, thanks to our innovative Communication Boards. This enhancement is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of their communication abilities, feels seen, valued, and included.
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 inclusive healthcare environments. They have embarked on an initiative that…
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 differences, such as non-speaking individuals or autistic individuals, these experiences…
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 swing to their hearts’ content. But for Ashley Causey, a…
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 have successfully secured funding through grassroots initiatives, partnerships with local businesses, and grant applications. Uncover the power of community engagement and the positive impact of communication boards on children of all abilities. Get inspired to take action and create inclusive play spaces that foster communication, belonging, and endless possibilities for every child.
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 recess, Derek embarked on a mission to create a more inclusive playground experience for non-verbal students. Through his project to enhance recess through communication boards, Derek may be igniting a movement of compassion and inspiring children and adults alike to create positive change in their communities.
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 they enhance interactions between nurses and students who may struggle…