Materials and Procedures

Boardmaker Version 6

The Boardmaker program (Version 6) will be required to open the visual support files on your flash drive. All/most schools have been provided with a copy of the Boardmaker program by the Assistive Technology Department. The Boardmaker program can be purchased through the Book Bureau or Bridges Canada. Your school’s technology support person will need to install the program on a designated computer. It is recommended that a computer that is easily accessed by school staff be selected as the Boardmaker designated computer.

Colored Printer

For the majority of students, visual supports created in color are more salient and maximize success. To facilitate the making of visual supports, it is recommended that the Boardmaker program be installed on a designated computer that has access to a colored printer.

Card Stock

It is recommended that visual supports be printed on card stock. Card stock produces thicker and stronger supports that stand up better under daily use than visuals printed on regular paper. Card stock can be purchased through your school and is available through Lyreco.

Laminator

Laminating visual supports is recommended. Laminated supports are durable and will last longer with day to day use. Many schools have large laminator for staff use. Small portable laminators and laminator film can be purchased through your school and are available through Lyreco.

Sticky-Back Velcro

Velcro can be ordered from Aplix Fasteners in Ontario. It is much cheaper than purchasing it a department store. Please see the “Information to Order Sticky-Back Velcro” sheet for ordering information.

Information to Order Sticky-Back Velcro

Company: Aplix Fasteners

Address: 4714 Christie Drive

Beamsville, Ontario

L0R 1B4

Telephone: 1-800-263-4812

Fax: 1-905-563-1266

E-Mail: custserv@aplixcanada.com

What to order?

Sticky-Back Velcro has two parts: “hook” and “loop”. You need to order both parts. The velcro is distributed in 25 yard rolls.

Order:

½” Sticky-Back Hoop Velcro 25 yards $16.68

½” Sticky-Back Loop Velcro 25 yards $16.68

There are no order/items numbers for these products.

Depending upon the size of your school, you may want to order 2 or 3 rolls of both hook and loop Velcro.

The CBVRSB Purchasing Department is very familiar with ordering from this company.