See Me Neurodiverse Donates Communication Board to Prior Lake’s New Miracle League Field

September 17, 2025 - See Me Neurodiverse is excited to announce the donation of a large, mounted Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) board to the newly opened P.L.A.Y. Miracle League field at Thomas Ryan Memorial Park in Prior Lake. This communication board will help ensure every athlete, family member, and spectator has a voice on the field.

P.L.A.Y. (Prior Lake Athletics for Youth) Miracle League is a newly established adaptive baseball program serving children and adults in the southwest Twin Cities metro who face physical or mental disabilities. They use a “buddy” system pairing each athlete with an able-bodied peer; more than just a sport, the league builds self-esteem, fosters friendships, and gives participants a chance to be seen, included, and celebrated.

“Sports are about more than the score – they’re about connection, joy, and community,” said Kaitlyn Nelson, President of See Me Neurodiverse. “By adding a communication board to the Miracle League field, we’re making sure every voice is heard, whether that’s asking for water, telling a buddy they need a break, or sharing how they feel about the game. It’s one more way we can break down barriers and build belonging.”

Communication boards are vital tools in inclusive spaces. For non-speaking or minimally verbal athletes, families, or visitors, AAC boards provide a way to express needs, emotions, wishes, and enthusiasm. 

At a baseball game, such a board can mean the difference between frustration and participation, between feeling isolated and fully part of the team and community. Mounted at the field, this board will allow instant access, ease, and visibility, helping build connections among all players and spectators.

See Me Neurodiverse board member Brenda Omondi has a son who plays on the PLAY Miracle League. “A communication board not only provides our children with a voice, but also reminds us, and the rest of the community, that language doesn’t have to be spoken word,” she said. “It’s just patience to learn from each other and find a common ground.”

See Me Neurodiverse is committing to donating at least one communication board to a local park or community space each year. Community members are encouraged to suggest parks or other locations for future boards via the contact form on the See Me website.

If you'd like to support the See Me Communication Board Program, please donate here and mention Communication Board in the Comments section.