Resources at Lakeshore Speech, LLC

08/10/2026

Sunday evening thought for our incredible educators and parents preparing for the new school year:

Inclusion shouldn't stop at the classroom door! When kids head out to the playground for recess, static communication boards give non-verbal students, AAC users, and English Language Learners a shared space to say "my turn," "play," or "help."

Let's make this school year the most inclusive one yet!

Read our complete guide to school communication boards here:

https://www.lakeshorespeech.com/2026/02/24/communication-boards-in-schools/

08/07/2026

Attention PTO & PTA Leaders! 🍎 Looking for an impactful project that leaves a lasting legacy at your school this year?

Installing a permanent, weatherproof communication board on the elementary playground gives every child access to play, friendship, and safety—regardless of their communication differences.

Parent-teacher grants are one of the most common ways schools fund these boards!

📋 Get our free breakdown of school funding options and download layout specs to share at your next meeting:

https://www.lakeshorespeech.com/2026/04/22/funding-communication-boards-2/

08/05/2026

"We don't have the budget." 🎒 We hear this a lot from schools wanting to make their playgrounds inclusive!

But did you know that most school communication boards aren't paid for out of general school maintenance funds? From IDEA Part B special education grants to local PTA/PTO safety drives, there are multiple pathways to get full funding for your school’s board this term.

Give every child a voice at recess this year! 👇
💡 Learn 6 practical ways to fund your school’s communication board project:
https://www.lakeshorespeech.com/2026/04/22/funding-communication-boards-2/

08/04/2026

Clinics, playgrounds and pools aren't the only places communication needs to occur. Sensory gyms and facilities that have adapted gymnastics need to provide effective communication tools. Request a quote today.

07/30/2026

The board is funded — now what? Post 8, the final post in our series, covers everything nobody tells you about installation: height, placement, weatherproofing, and the small details that determine whether your board actually gets used.

Read it here: https://www.lakeshorespeech.com/2026/07/30/communication-board-installation/

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07/29/2026

Our Clinic Communciation Boards provide all your clients the opportunity to express themselves. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Gyms, Physical Therapy - all boards are 100% customizable to meet your clients' needs.

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07/28/2026

School starts soon. Here's your step-by-step plan to get a communication board funded before the bell rings. Post 7 is your complete action checklist — three emails to send this week, who to contact, and how to get started today.

Read it here: https://www.lakeshorespeech.com/2026/07/27/your-back-to-school-checklist/

07/24/2026

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07/24/2026

Local businesses want to give back — they just need to be asked the right way.

Post 6 shows you how to turn a local sponsor into a long-term partner with a permanent logo placement on your communication board.

Read it here: https://www.lakeshorespeech.com/2026/07/23/local-sponsor-logo-advertising/

07/22/2026

Our Clinic Communciation Boards are tools for therapy clinics, medical settings and sensory gyms. Designed to ensure all individuals have a clear way to communicate.

Find out more at www.lakeshorespeech.com