Smarty Symbols

Company capabilities statement

Visual communication solutions built for real people and real environments.

Smarty Symbols equips schools, districts, universities, clinics, families, public agencies, community organizations, and publishers with inclusive symbol-based tools that make communication and learning more accessible.

Assistive technologyAACSpecial educationVisual supportsInclusive public spaces
CompanySmarty SymbolsTexas-based company established in 2014
DeliveryDigital + physicalSubscriptions, licensing, custom boards, and support
CustomersIndividual + organizationFrom one professional to district-wide access
PurchasingPOs acceptedVendor documentation and W-9 available

Core capabilities

A connected ecosystem for communication and learning.

We combine a modern visual language, flexible creation technology, licensing expertise, and implementation support so customers can move from idea to usable solution.

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Custom communication boards

Purpose-built physical communication boards for playgrounds, schools, parks, zoos, clinics, recreation areas, and other shared environments.

  • Location-specific vocabulary planning
  • Custom branding and visual design
  • Multilingual and high-contrast options
  • Production and installation guidance
Explore communication boards
03

Image and publishing licenses

Clearly defined licensing pathways for professionals, educational publishers, marketplace sellers, entrepreneurs, and organizations using Smarty Symbols in distributed materials.

  • One-time publishing license
  • Open marketplace licensing
  • Entrepreneurial commercial access
  • License-path guidance
Review commercial licensing
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Organization implementation

Scalable access and purchasing support for schools, districts, clinics, universities, nonprofit organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Centralized staff access
  • Purchase-order workflows
  • Product demonstrations and training
  • Ongoing account support
Organization purchasing
Smarty Symbols Studio image search and creation interface
Digital creationSearch. Personalize. Create. Download.

What customers can accomplish

From a single visual support to a system-wide communication initiative.

Create individualized materials efficientlyBuild resources around a learner, classroom, therapy goal, environment, or communication need.

Establish visual consistency across teamsGive staff access to the same modern symbol language and creation workflow.

Expand communication into public spacesDesign durable boards that make playgrounds and community environments more inclusive.

Publish materials with the correct permissionsSelect licensing aligned with the product, audience, marketplace, and distribution model.

Customers and use environments

Designed to support the people doing the work.

Our solutions serve professionals, caregivers, teams, and organizations working across education, therapy, communication access, community inclusion, and publishing.

ED

Schools and districts

Special education teams, classroom educators, AAC professionals, related-service providers, and district leaders.

CL

Clinics and therapy teams

Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, BCBAs, assistive-technology specialists, and interdisciplinary staff.

CO

Community organizations

Parks, recreation departments, museums, zoos, municipalities, nonprofits, and other inclusive public spaces.

HE

Higher education

Universities and preparation programs introducing future professionals to visual-support creation and inclusive practices.

CR

Creators and publishers

Educational publishers, curriculum developers, marketplace sellers, entrepreneurs, and resource creators.

FA

Families and caregivers

People creating personalized visual materials and communication supports for everyday routines and participation.

Key differentiators

Why organizations choose Smarty Symbols.

01

Modern and representative imagery

Characters and concepts are designed to reflect contemporary learners, families, professionals, and communities.

02

One visual language across formats

The same symbol system can support digital materials, printed resources, physical communication boards, and app-based communication.

03

Built from communication expertise

Solutions are shaped by real AAC, speech-language, educational, and assistive-technology use cases—not generic stock imagery.

04

Flexible implementation

Customers can begin with one professional, equip a team, procure organization access, license images, or commission a custom board initiative.

05

Practical procurement support

Smarty Symbols supports purchase orders, vendor documentation, account administration, demonstrations, and implementation conversations.

06

Growing library and product ecosystem

New images, formats, tools, and resources are continually added as communication and educational needs evolve.

Corporate and vendor profile

Prepared for public-sector and organizational purchasing.

Verified business identifiers and focused procurement codes help purchasing teams evaluate Smarty Symbols, complete vendor onboarding, and align each engagement with the appropriate category.

Business profile

Smarty Symbols

Established
2014
Business structure
Texas limited liability company
Unique Entity ID
GU2KUMLTY3H1
DUNS
080418589
Texas CMBL vendor
14713190800
Purchasing
Purchase orders accepted

Selected classifications

Codes aligned with our work

NAICS

511210 Software Publishers

541430 Graphic Design Services

611710 Educational Support Services

UNSPSC

43232404 Educational or reference software

60105300 Special education

45111705 Teaching aids and devices

Selected NIGP

208-43 Educational software

208-50 Graphics and clip art software

785-89 Equipment supporting students with disabilities

965-46 Graphic design services for printing

Selected past performance

Experience across education, healthcare, parks, and local government.

Our documented customer experience includes software access, communication boards, and inclusive visual-support solutions for public and community-serving organizations.

  • Portland Public Schools
  • Homewood City Schools
  • Canby School District
  • Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation
  • Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Lewisville ISD
  • Prince George’s County Public Schools
Documentation available during procurementCurrent W-9, certificates of insurance, good-standing documentation, vendor forms, and applicable certification or cooperative-purchasing documentation can be provided upon request. Current certification and contract status is confirmed for each procurement.

Procurement readiness

A clear path from evaluation to purchase.

We support individual card purchases, organization quotes, purchase orders, and conversations that combine Studio access with communication boards. Contact us for vendor onboarding materials or requirements not listed below.

1

Define the needStudio seats, commercial licensing, physical boards, training, or a combined solution.

2

Confirm scope and purchasing routeReview access, users, locations, customization, documentation, and purchasing requirements.

3

Launch and supportEstablish account administration, provide access, and coordinate demonstrations or training.

Start a conversation

Let’s build the right communication-access solution.

Tell us who you serve, what you need to accomplish, and how your organization purchases. We’ll help identify the appropriate Studio, licensing, board, or bundled pathway.