Communication doesn’t have to be spoken — and sometimes the most useful communication tool is the one you already have with you.
This Nonverbal Communication AAC T-Shirt was designed to turn an everyday piece of clothing into a practical, wearable communication tool for nonverbal, minimally speaking, AAC-using, and differently communicating individuals.
The front reads “I COMMUNICATE DIFFERENTLY – I CAN POINT TO WHAT I NEED” above a colorful communication board featuring 16 quick-access messages:
YES • NO • I DON’T KNOW • HELP • STOP • DON’T TOUCH • SPACE • A BREAK • WATER • FOOD • BATHROOM • LEAVE • TOO LOUD • TOO BRIGHT • OVERLOADED • I’M HURT
Rather than having to rely on spoken words, the wearer can simply look down, locate what they need, and point directly to the corresponding symbol.
Designed to Function as a Wearable Communication Board
This isn't simply an AAC-inspired graphic printed on a T-shirt. The design was intentionally developed around how someone would actually use a communication board while wearing it.
Because the wearer looks down at the board from the opposite direction of someone standing in front of them, portions of the words and symbols are intentionally oriented from the wearer’s perspective. This makes it easier for the person wearing the shirt to recognize and point to their selection.
So if some elements appear upside down when viewing the shirt straight-on, that is intentional — not a printing error.
The goal is to provide an additional communication option that's already available when it's needed. There’s no separate card to find or board to retrieve before the wearer can communicate an immediate need.
More Than Basic Wants
The board includes everyday needs like WATER, FOOD, and BATHROOM, but communicating effectively involves much more than asking for basic necessities.
YES, NO, and I DON’T KNOW provide quick responses to questions.
DON’T TOUCH and SPACE allow the wearer to communicate personal boundaries.
TOO LOUD, TOO BRIGHT, and OVERLOADED provide options for communicating sensory distress.
A BREAK and LEAVE can help someone indicate that they need to step away from an environment.
And HELP and I’M HURT provide important ways to communicate when something is wrong.
This can make the shirt especially useful during school, work, appointments, travel, shopping, community outings, crowded events, unfamiliar environments, or situations where speech becomes difficult or unavailable.
The communication board isn't intended to replace someone's AAC device or preferred communication method. Instead, it provides one more accessible option for communicating in the moment.
Jerzees T-Shirt Details
The communication-board design is printed on a classic-fit Jerzees T-shirt made with sustainably and fairly grown cotton for comfortable everyday wear.
Wearable nonverbal/AAC-style communication board
16 point-to-communicate choices
Includes responses, basic needs, personal boundaries, sensory needs, help, pain, breaks, and leaving
Designed around the wearer’s viewing perspective
Suitable for nonverbal, minimally speaking, AAC-using, and differently communicating individuals
Made with sustainably and fairly grown cotton
Classic fit
Double-needle stitching throughout
Seamless ribbed neckline
Taped shoulder-to-shoulder construction
4.7 oz midweight fabric
100% cotton jersey
Heather Gray: 90% cotton / 10% polyester
Safety Green: 60% polyester / 40% cotton
Brand: Jerzees
Imported garment; printed and processed in the USA
Because being unable to speak in a moment should never mean being unable to communicate. From “yes” and “water” to “don’t touch,” “I’m overloaded,” and “I’m hurt,” this shirt keeps another way to communicate right within reach.
normal fit
| A | B | C |
|---|
| S | 27.99 inch | 17.99 inch | 6.22 inch |
| M | 28.98 inch | 20 inch | 6.5 inch |
| L | 30 inch | 21.97 inch | 6.97 inch |
| XL | 30.98 inch | 23.98 inch | 7.24 inch |
| 2XL | 31.97 inch | 25.98 inch | 7.48 inch |
| 3XL | 32.99 inch | 27.99 inch | 7.72 inch |
| 4XL | 33.98 inch | 30 inch | 7.99 inch |
| 5XL | 35 inch | 31.97 inch | 8.46 inch |
Communication doesn’t have to be spoken — and sometimes the most useful communication tool is the one you already have with you.
This Nonverbal Communication AAC T-Shirt was designed to turn an everyday piece of clothing into a practical, wearable communication tool for nonverbal, minimally speaking, AAC-using, and differently communicating individuals.
The front reads “I COMMUNICATE DIFFERENTLY – I CAN POINT TO WHAT I NEED” above a colorful communication board featuring 16 quick-access messages:
YES • NO • I DON’T KNOW • HELP • STOP • DON’T TOUCH • SPACE • A BREAK • WATER • FOOD • BATHROOM • LEAVE • TOO LOUD • TOO BRIGHT • OVERLOADED • I’M HURT
Rather than having to rely on spoken words, the wearer can simply look down, locate what they need, and point directly to the corresponding symbol.
Designed to Function as a Wearable Communication Board
This isn't simply an AAC-inspired graphic printed on a T-shirt. The design was intentionally developed around how someone would actually use a communication board while wearing it.
Because the wearer looks down at the board from the opposite direction of someone standing in front of them, portions of the words and symbols are intentionally oriented from the wearer’s perspective. This makes it easier for the person wearing the shirt to recognize and point to their selection.
So if some elements appear upside down when viewing the shirt straight-on, that is intentional — not a printing error.
The goal is to provide an additional communication option that's already available when it's needed. There’s no separate card to find or board to retrieve before the wearer can communicate an immediate need.
More Than Basic Wants
The board includes everyday needs like WATER, FOOD, and BATHROOM, but communicating effectively involves much more than asking for basic necessities.
YES, NO, and I DON’T KNOW provide quick responses to questions.
DON’T TOUCH and SPACE allow the wearer to communicate personal boundaries.
TOO LOUD, TOO BRIGHT, and OVERLOADED provide options for communicating sensory distress.
A BREAK and LEAVE can help someone indicate that they need to step away from an environment.
And HELP and I’M HURT provide important ways to communicate when something is wrong.
This can make the shirt especially useful during school, work, appointments, travel, shopping, community outings, crowded events, unfamiliar environments, or situations where speech becomes difficult or unavailable.
The communication board isn't intended to replace someone's AAC device or preferred communication method. Instead, it provides one more accessible option for communicating in the moment.
Jerzees T-Shirt Details
The communication-board design is printed on a classic-fit Jerzees T-shirt made with sustainably and fairly grown cotton for comfortable everyday wear.
Wearable nonverbal/AAC-style communication board
16 point-to-communicate choices
Includes responses, basic needs, personal boundaries, sensory needs, help, pain, breaks, and leaving
Designed around the wearer’s viewing perspective
Suitable for nonverbal, minimally speaking, AAC-using, and differently communicating individuals
Made with sustainably and fairly grown cotton
Classic fit
Double-needle stitching throughout
Seamless ribbed neckline
Taped shoulder-to-shoulder construction
4.7 oz midweight fabric
100% cotton jersey
Heather Gray: 90% cotton / 10% polyester
Safety Green: 60% polyester / 40% cotton
Brand: Jerzees
Imported garment; printed and processed in the USA
Because being unable to speak in a moment should never mean being unable to communicate. From “yes” and “water” to “don’t touch,” “I’m overloaded,” and “I’m hurt,” this shirt keeps another way to communicate right within reach.
normal fit
| A | B | C |
|---|
| S | 27.99 inch | 17.99 inch | 6.22 inch |
| M | 28.98 inch | 20 inch | 6.5 inch |
| L | 30 inch | 21.97 inch | 6.97 inch |
| XL | 30.98 inch | 23.98 inch | 7.24 inch |
| 2XL | 31.97 inch | 25.98 inch | 7.48 inch |
| 3XL | 32.99 inch | 27.99 inch | 7.72 inch |
| 4XL | 33.98 inch | 30 inch | 7.99 inch |
| 5XL | 35 inch | 31.97 inch | 8.46 inch |
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