At Smarty Symbols Studio, we are thrilled and honored to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2024, under the distinguished category of “special needs / assistive technology solution.” This recognition serves as a beacon of our commitment to supporting educators and students alike with custom resource creation technology. Smarty Symbols has been named finalist two years in a row.

Smarty Symbols specializes in the development and distribution of innovative educational technology solutions, focusing on enhancing communication and learning through visual support. Our flagship software, Smarty Symbols Studio, leverages a comprehensive library of over 60,000 unique, inclusive images, enabling educators, therapists, and families to create customized educational resources. This platform is designed for user-friendliness and versatility, catering to the diverse needs of the special education community.

 In addition to digital resources, Smarty Symbols is adept in the design and provision of custom communication boards for public spaces. Our tailored solutions extend to playgrounds, libraries, hospitals, and more, fostering inclusive communication environments across various settings. Each board is crafted with the specific context and audience in mind, ensuring accessibility and engagement for individuals of all abilities.

Our journey to this significant milestone has been marked by resilience, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to inclusivity in education. The past few years have presented unprecedented challenges, with the global education landscape undergoing rapid transformation in the wake of a pandemic, hybrid learning models, and the ever-evolving digital era. In the face of these obstacles, we have remained steadfast in our mission to empower learners of all abilities.

The EdTech Awards, presented by EdTech Digest, stands as a pinnacle of excellence in the realm of education technology. It serves as a platform to celebrate the visionaries, innovators, and leaders who are driving positive change and shaping the future of learning through technology. To be recognized among such companies is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team.

As we reflect on our journey, we are reminded of the countless individuals whose lives we have touched and transformed through our innovative solutions. From our diverse image library to our interactive custom  learning resource designer, Smarty Symbols Studio has been instrumental in fostering engagement, communication, and independence for learners with different learning needs. Each milestone we achieve is a testament to the profound impact of technology on education and the limitless potential it holds to break down barriers and create opportunities for all.

What started as a one woman’s dream to make visual support more inclusive and representative, became the most user friendly and powerful custom resource designer for special education.  Our team is deeply committed to the mission of making a technology that students and educators deserve. We are deeply grateful for their steadfast belief in our mission and unwavering commitment to our vision. 

To The EdTech Awards, we extend our sincerest gratitude for this incredible honor. It reaffirms our commitment to excellence in education technology. We are deeply proud to be named among the finalists, and we remain steadfast in our pursuit of empowering learners of all abilities.

Together, we will continue to pave the way for a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable future of learning—one where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Here’s to the future—and to creating it together.

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