ELEM: sound board sources needed

[Cheryl & John Jakobovic <opus@servtech.com>]

Dear LM_Netters,
        I have a question from our resource room teacher.  We have a new
reading program, that is giving all students extra reading work beyond
the classroom-level program.  Some groups are phonics-intensive.
        The teachers have been looking for a quality sound board for phonemic
awareness.  They have been debating whether to make their own or buy,
and can't decide on what company from which to buy.
        So, the question is, does anyone know of the best/highest quality sound
board on the market (looking at durability, ease of use, and price).
Also, does anyone know of a method for making a durable sound board
manipulative.
                                TIA,
Cheryl Jakobovic, SLMS
Calvin U. Smith Elementary
Painted Post, NY