As new tools for socializing, Encinas said two AAC boards were installed on the Borton Elementary School playground mid-December. Now, Emery's mother looks forward to seeing what impact this could ...

As of Thursday, Charles Hardy, director of the First Step homeless camp and executive director of the Athens Alliance Coalition board, was removed from both positions by the AAC board.

Frank said she prints up to 1,000 boards for events and organizations. High-tech AAC devices and iPad apps exist, but the AAC devices can be up to $17,000, and iPads can run out of battery or break.