Communication Boards

Organization Name: Foundation for Cohesive Communities
Community: Northern Alberta (north of the City of Red Deer)
Funding Request: $6,000
Start Date: 2020-10-01
End Date: 2021-12-31

The Cause

Foundation for Cohesive Communities' idea is to have communication boards set up around our community in about 10 different parks to start. (I have included a picture of the communication board) These communication boards will and can be used by anyone in the community.

Here is a great article to help understand our vision:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-catholic-schools-unveils-image-board-to-help-students-learn-language-and-communicate-1.5625918

Who Will it Benefit?

Communication boards will benefit our entire community by setting them up for inclusive play and communication.

Communication boards are a form of AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication) for non speaking communicators. It increases inclusion in the community because it puts AAC as a visible and viable form of communication for all children.