Implementing Public Display Communication Boards.pdf
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The document outlines a presentation by Barbara Fernandes and Remi Salami on implementing communication boards to aid children with neurodiverse needs in public spaces. It details the steps to create effective communication boards, emphasizing the importance of inclusive vocabulary and visuals tailored to specific locations. The company, Smarty Symbols, offers resources and support for transforming community environments into more inclusive areas for emerging communicators.
Implementing Public Display Communication Boards.pdf
- 1. IMPLEMENTING PUBLICDISPLAY COMMUNICATION BOARDS BARBARA FERNANDES & REMI SALAMI SMARTY SYMBOLS
- 2. Who are we? Meet the Presenters: Barbara Fernandes M.S CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Smarty Symbols Founder & CEO Remi Salami M.A CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Smarty Symbols Sales Director
- 3. Who are we? Meet the Company A company dedicated to supporting emerging communicators. We do this through: • A library of over 30,000 modern, diverse and inclusive symbols. • A user-friendly custom resource creation application • Communication Boards for community inclusion • Personalization and Customization Services
- 5. 45 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR: FAST PACED! 1. Introductions and Overview 2. Steps to building a communication board 3. Advocacy 4. Meet Smarty Boards 5. Fundraising 6. Customization 7. The Process 8. Questions AGENDA NO DOWN TIME!
- 9. A communication board is a composition of images speci fi cally selected to support communication by pointing to or touching one or multiple images. Children with neurodiverse needs can communicate with their caregivers and other children through the use of communication boards. Our communication boards have been designed to fi t speci fi c areas using appropriate vocabulary for each location. What is a communication Board?
- 11. Steps to a Communication Board 1. The location 2. Identifying the Vocabulary 3. Images for each vocabulary word 4. Licensing of symbols 5. Language Considerations 6. Determining Parts of Speech for each word 7. Communication Board Instructions 8. The Design 9. Determining Size and Material 10. Researching Local Printing Companies 11. Fundraising 12. Installation Materials 13.The installation
- 12. 1. Location: 1. Public Playgrounds 2. School Playgrounds 3. Splash Pads 4. Water Parks 5. Museums 6. Speech Therapy Rooms 7. School Hallways 8. Waiting Rooms EVERYWHERE!
- 13. SELECTINGTHEWORDS… 1. Core Vocabulary Core Vocabulary is a term used to describe a relatively small set of words that are used most frequently in oral and written language - I - You - In - On - Want - Go - No - Yes 2. Identifying the Vocabulary
- 14. 2. Identifying the Vocabulary Personalizations based on locations and personal needs Depending on the location of the board, our team might recommend customization options.
- 15. 3. Images for the vocabulary How many words did you come up with? 80, 90, 112? English I/me/my you/ yours they/them friend Together All done Eat Like mom dad 1. Where will you gather images? 2.Google Images ? 3.Copyright Requests from known symbol set creators 4. Representation considerations
- 16. Representation Matters! 1. When creating a communication board - keep in mind your school demographics, your city demographics. “ Representation in visuals support gives students a mirror in a window to a world where we all exist”
- 17. Linguistic Considerations 1. What is the linguistic makeup of your school or city? 2. Emergent Bilinguals: Which languages are most spoken? 3. Hire a translator or work with a co- worker to create Bilingual Boards
- 18. Parts of Speech? Which one is better? A B
- 19. 7. Write instructions based on the audience, location and opportunity!
- 20. 8. The BIG DESIGN 1. Hire a Graphic Designer: hourly or per design 2.Determine the best arrangement 3.Color contrasts and color harmony A large board will require a high resolution image with over 10,000 pixels
- 21. 9. Research Materials 10. Find a printing company Wood Plastic Metal
- 26. Fall in love with our boards…
- 27. Meet our Base Boards City Playground Board: English
- 28. Meet our Base Boards City Playground Board: English with Bilingual Instructions
- 29. Meet our Base Boards City Playground Board: Bilingual
- 30. The Anatomy of our Boards
- 31. Meet our Base Board OURTEAMHAS… 1. Determined appropriate vocabulary 2.Selected appropriate images 3.Determined best material 4.Made sure our boards are diverse and inclusive 5.Researched best image presentation strategies 6.Translated our vocabulary 7.Hired a graphic designer 8. Created Brochures with Installation instructions 9.We are here to help you!
- 32. Meet our School Boards 1. Instructions are speci fi c to the school setting 2.Vocabulary is speci fi c to school playground or indoor setting
- 33. English Only
- 38. Reference… Large - Plastic
- 39. What kinds of Customizations do you offer?
- 40. Unique Play Areas? We got you! Send us a picture!
- 42. Unique Play Areas? We got you!
- 45. More fundraising Ideas… Do you own a clinic that provides services to children? How about sponsoring a board and having your logo at a local park with the communication board! Advertise your services Reach out to local therapy clinics or pediatrician of fi ces and ask them to sponsor one for your local park
- 46. Last but not least… Get some publicity for your school, community or services. Cities around the world are taking a stand for diversity and inclusion. It is just the right thing. But, isn't it amazing when you can get some amazing pr for doing it?
- 47. HELPISAVAILABLEEVERYSTEPOFTHEWAY… Smarty Symbols Support: hi@smartysymbols.com Remi Salami: (Sales Director): rsalami@smartysymbols.com
- 48. IBETYOUHAVESOMEINSTALLATION QUESTIONS… We have a guide and the knowledge to support this process.