A large outdoor communication board with rows of colorful symbol icons, mounted on wooden posts as a person points to it.

Communication Boards

by Smartbox

Est. $80–$400, see price history

Typical price range, not a vendor quote. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Setup with instructions The board is a finished, printed product with no software or pairing, but it needs some planning. You pick a design, size, and material, and you may work with the design team on custom cells. Mounting also takes basic tools. A family member, teacher, or facilities staff can do all of this with the manufacturer's guidance, so guided setup fits.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 22, 2026

These are large printed symbol boards that you mount on a wall or fence so people can point to pictures to communicate, in places like school playgrounds, libraries, hospitals, and swimming pools. There are 10 designs based on Super Core grid sets, in two sizes (1189 x 420mm or 1682 x 594mm) and two materials: rigid Dibond that you screw or nail up, or PVC banners with eyelet loops that you secure with cable ties. Both work indoors or outdoors, and you can have up to 8 cells customized with nouns, equipment, or key places for your location. The listing says the boards are sold only in the UK and Ireland and priced by quote, so check ordering options before planning around them.

Getting it

Many states lend devices like this for trial periods, free or at low cost — find your state's AT lending program.

Where to get it

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How to fund this

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
Est. $80–$400
Funding
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Choose a design, size (standard or large), and material (Dibond or PVC banner) to match the location.
    2. If you want customized cells, send your words or places to the design team and review the mock-up before printing.
    3. Mount a Dibond board with screws or nails, or hang a PVC banner using its eyelet loops and cable ties. Plan about an hour. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

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

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 22, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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