Chandler Parks and Recreation is excited to unveil new communication boards at Tumbleweed Park and Apache Park to support inclusive play and accessibility for all visitors.
Tumbleweed Park is located at 2250 S. McQueen Road and Apache Park is located at 1300 N. Hartford St.
These boards, placed near playgrounds, are designed to empower children and visitors who experience speech or language challenges. Each board features 72 colorful symbols representing common emotions, actions, playground equipment and activities. The boards are designed to assist individuals who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally. By pointing to the symbol, each labeled in English and Spanish, users can better communicate with their caretakers and peers at the park.
To celebrate the new communication board installations, the City of Chandler is hosting a community unveiling at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 18, at Playtopia in Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road. Families are encouraged to join the fun, meet representatives from The SPEAK Center and pick up lanyards providing mobile access to the communication board symbols. Light refreshments will be provided…