Communication boards and accessible information
Create more ways for people to understand, express themselves and take part.
Public communication boards
Communication boards use words and symbols to offer another way to share messages.
Creating and personalising a communication board for your setting can increase access and participation within your environment - leading to greater community and service engagement.
A project can consider the
setting
likely interactions
vocabulary
layout
positioning
communication partner guidance
materials and how the board will be maintained.
Accessible information
We can also help with:
Clearer written information.
Visual instructions and activity information.
Easy English resources.
Forms and signs.
Visitor and event information.
Communication supports for participation and feedback.
How a project works
We agree the purpose and intended users, develop a brief and prepare drafts.
User review, changes, production files and implementation guidance are included according to the agreed scope.
Printing, fabrication and installation are identified separately where relevant.
Respect existing communication
A public board adds another communication option.
People should continue to have access to their own AAC, communication devices and other preferred ways of expressing themselves.
Individual communication assessment and clinical recommendations are separate from this service.
Tell us about your setting
Where will the resource be used? Who needs to use it? What interactions or information should it support?
You can contact us before those answers are fully worked out.