AUESOMELY YOU CARES INC. • OCTOBER 12, 2026
Low-tech AAC can include printed pictures, words, or letters used to communicate without an electronic voice. It is one option within AAC—not a test someone must pass before accessing a device.
Start with a board that fits the person
Explore our original communication starter kit and themed boards. Let the communicator’s interests help guide your choice, while checking that the vocabulary and picture size are useful to them. A favorite theme can make the board feel personal, but essential messages matter more than decoration.
Download and prepare
- Visit our free resource collection and select the PDFs you want.
- Complete the free checkout after reviewing the contact fields, newsletter consent, and personal-use terms.
- Use the download links shown after successful submission. Print at a size the person can see and access comfortably.
- Keep a copy within reach. A protective sleeve or lamination is optional; paper still works.
Make room for more than requests
Communication includes choices, comments, questions, feelings, refusal, and connection. If a board does not contain a needed message, that does not mean the person has nothing to say. Talk with their AAC support team about broader vocabulary and accessible ways to expand it.
Keep existing communication available
Our printables can support everyday access alongside an app or device. They should not be used to remove a person’s established communication system. Respect gestures, facial expressions, speech, and other communication too.
Resources
Free printable boards and starter kit · Free AAC apps to explore · ASHA: understanding AAC
General family information, not an individualized AAC assessment. Reviewed October 12, 2026.