Kids & Family
Communication Boards Installed At Parks In Stafford
Communication boards allow all children, both verbal and non-verbal, to communicate with one another.
STAFFORD, NJ — Newly-installed communication boards are popping up around Stafford Township, affording all residents the ability to talk with one another.
The boards, purchased through the Community Development Block Grant program and installed by the Department of Public Works, can be seen at "a number" of township parks and playgrounds, Stafford officials said.
"Communication boards are used to help non-verbal residents effectively communicate," township officials said.
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These boards use simple words and pictures so children can express wants and needs while playing.
Mayor Greg Myhre and the Township Council thanked DPW for installing the boards.
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