Olathe has partnered with Variety KC to place 90 adaptive signs at 45 different Olathe parks and facilities. The partnership was started up by Todd Kuhn who is a Community Enhancement Officer. Kuhn’s wife is a Speech Language Pathologist and they were inspired by other communication boards that were seen in the Kansas City area.
These boards provide more accessibility to community members with communication needs. Communication boards helps those with difficulties using spoken words and it gives them a way to communicate. Sign language boards allow people to learn and engage with individuals with hearing impairments. Installing these boards are steps towards inclusion of everyone in our community.
