Communication Board- Picture Board
by MaxiAids
Last verified June 17, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This is a laminated picture-based communication board designed for people who temporarily or permanently cannot speak and need to express basic needs, pain, or discomfort to caregivers or medical staff. It includes body diagrams to point to problem areas, a 0–10 color-coded pain scale, common need symbols, and an alphabet/number grid for more specific messages. The board is dry-erase, so it can be written on and wiped clean, and comes with a marker — it's a complete, ready-to-use tool with no setup required. It's a low-tech solution, so it depends entirely on the user having enough hand control or eye-gaze ability to point, and it only covers basic communicative needs rather than open-ended conversation.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Remove from packaging and wipe clean if needed.
- User points to pictures, body areas, pain scale numbers, or letters to communicate needs — no charging, pairing, or programming required.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site; last verified June 17, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.