Portable Object Communication Unit

• Equipped with adjustable webbing handle for comfortable carrying and Hook & Loop closures
• Stiffened, extra wide binding allows for accommodation of objects up to 6” in height
• Measures 30“ x 15 1/2“ open and 12” x 15 1/2 x 6” closed with VELTEX® Brand Fabric surface inside and waterproof nylon material outside, filled with plastic board for stiffened surface
• **Objects not included

Product Code: 032237

A Portable Object Communication Unit typically includes:

• A lightweight board, binder, or tray system

• Velcro, clips, or compartments to hold real objects or tactile symbols

• Handles or straps for easy transport between settings

• May include labels in Braille or large print

What Conditions It Helps With:

🔹Autism

Helps establish routine and promote expressive communication through tangible associations.

🔹Visual Impairments or Deafblindness

Supports tactile learning and recognition for non-visual communicators.

🔹Cognitive Disabilities / Intellectual Disabilities

Provides concrete, real-life connections for abstract ideas or tasks.

🔹Cerebral Palsy

Offers an accessible method of communication for those with limited speech and fine motor skills.

🔹Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Aids in memory, communication, and routine re-learning during recovery.

🔹Language Delays or Non-Verbal Individuals

Builds foundational communication skills when symbolic or picture-based systems are not yet meaningful.

Uses and Examples:

• Communicating basic needs: food, bathroom, help

• Transition cues: placing an object representing the next activity (e.g., a spoon for lunch)

• Choice-making: selecting between real items (e.g., juice vs. milk)

• Routines: sequencing steps with object cues (e.g., washcloth → soap → towel for washing)

Benefits:

• Highly accessible for those with visual or motor challenges

• Concrete and easy to understand

• Encourages engagement and interaction

• Portable for home, school, and community settings