Math Kangaroo USA
International Competition in Mathematics
for K-12 students

Math Kangaroo USA
International Competition in Mathematics
for K-12 students
The Legacy and Evolution of the Boardmaker CD Boardmaker, developed by Mayer-Johnson (now Tobii Dynavox), has been the cornerstone of special education and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for over 30 years. For decades, the was the primary way educators, parents, and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) accessed this software to create symbol-supported communication boards and educational materials.
In the 2010s, the Assistive Technology industry underwent a massive transformation driven by two factors: the ubiquity of mobile tablets (iPad) and the transition to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). boardmaker cd
In an era of iPads and cloud-based apps, you might be surprised to learn the CD version is still widely used. Here is why it remains valuable: Boardmaker CD The Legacy and Evolution of the
Unlike modern subscriptions, the CD was a one-time purchase, which many users still appreciate for avoiding recurring fees. In an era of iPads and cloud-based apps,
Recognizing the shift toward interactivity, Mayer-Johnson released "Boardmaker Plus!" This iteration utilized the same CD delivery method but included programming capabilities. Users could create "interactive" boards where a computer would speak the text associated with a symbol when clicked. This bridged the gap between low-tech paper boards and high-tech Speech Generating Devices (SGDs).