Boardmaker
The gold standard in special education for over 30 years.
Overview
Boardmaker, by Tobii Dynavox, is a trusted tool in special education for creating symbol-adapted materials. It provides a vast library of Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) that educators, therapists, and parents can use to create printed and interactive materials like communication boards, visual schedules, social stories, and adapted lessons. The latest version, Boardmaker 7, offers both desktop software and a web-based platform for creating, sharing, and assigning activities.
✨ Key Features
- Extensive library of Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)
- Templates for creating communication boards, schedules, and visual supports
- Create both printed and interactive, on-screen activities
- Web-based platform for assigning activities to students
- Track student performance and usage data
- Curriculum and activity libraries (Boardmaker Activities-to-Go)
- Symbolate text on the fly
🎯 Key Differentiators
- The PCS symbol library is the industry standard and widely recognized
- Combines powerful print creation with interactive online activities
- Large community of users sharing pre-made materials
Unique Value: Boardmaker provides the universally recognized PCS symbols and powerful tools to quickly create high-quality, customized visual supports and adapted learning materials for students with communication challenges.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creation of symbol-based visual supports
- Adapting educational materials for special education
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users needing a full-featured, voice-output AAC device (though it can create materials for them)
- Organizations needing a comprehensive student information or IEP management system
🏆 Alternatives
While other symbol libraries exist, Boardmaker's PCS are the most widely used, providing consistency for students across school, home, and therapy. Its platform for both print and interactive materials is more comprehensive than many alternatives.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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