As Motoko and I were going through security at the Hiroshima, Japan, airport last week, I noticed the sign below and grabbed a picture with my iPhone.
After being wowed most of the week by a lot of new technology, this sign wrapped up the week: Sometimes, simple is just easier.
This is a form of Etch-A-Sketch that allows people to write on it and write clearly and easily. With all of the new regulations regarding air travel and many deaf and older Japanese traveling, it is great to see that the security team is willing to communicate with people with hearing disabilities.
![](https://www.billhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/communication_board.jpg "\\"communication_board\\"")
I also like this photo since I use a similar device to communicate with my SCUBA students during the class. You simply write on it and then swipe a lever, and it cleans it for them or you to respond.
