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Council supports installation of two ‘Talk to Me’ communication boards — Orchard Lane Park and Vosti Park chosen

5772534 · September 4, 2025
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Summary

Council accepted a proposal to install two communication boards designed for nonverbal and neurodivergent park users and agreed on Orchard Lane Park and Vosti Park as Soledad’s two locations; funding was offered by a Monterey County supervisor.

The City Council on Sept. 3 supported placing two low‑tech “Talk to Me” communication boards in Soledad parks to help nonverbal, speech‑delayed and neurodivergent children communicate during play. Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera brought the idea to staff after seeing a model in Coalinga; Supervisor Lopez offered funding to buy two boards…

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