An open black communication binder displaying rows of colorful picture symbol cards on its inner pages.

Portable Deluxe Picture Communication Unit

by Inclusive Technology

Est. $40–$90, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The case itself is simple, but it is empty. The real work is picking the right symbols, laying them out so the person can find them, and teaching the person how to use them to communicate. A speech-language pathologist or similar professional can make that go much better, though a motivated family could build a basic version on their own.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This is a zip-up, shoulder-carried case with ten inside surfaces of loop fabric, where picture symbols can be stuck on and rearranged to build communication boards. Each surface is 28cm x 28cm, so there's room for a lot of symbols, whether someone is just starting out with picture communication or already uses it every day. The outside is waterproof luggage fabric with a hook-and-loop closure, and a zipper pocket holds small extras like spare symbols. It folds to 30.5cm x 29cm, which makes it easy to take between home, school, and therapy. No picture symbols come with it, so you'll need to make your own with InPrint 4 or Matrix Maker Plus software.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
Est. $40–$90
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Open the case and place picture symbols on the loop surfaces; they stick right on with hook-and-loop backing.
    2. Put small accessories or spare symbols in the zipper pocket and adjust the shoulder strap to fit.
  • With a guide
    1. Create and print your own symbols using InPrint 4 or Matrix Maker Plus, then add hook-and-loop backing so they stick to the pages.
    2. Arrange the symbols page by page, putting the most-used words where they are easiest to find. Allow an hour or two to build a first set. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    A speech-language pathologist (SLP) or AAC specialist can help choose which symbols to use, how to lay them out on each page, and how to teach the person to use them. Plan on an initial session plus follow-up as vocabulary grows.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Inclusive Technology — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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