iPads for Special Needs Students

Team Leader - Jennifer Rebelo

Tablet and e-reader options for students with disabilities
http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/index.cfm/19201/3376/tablet_and_ereader_options_for_students_with_disabilities

Ipad Helps Special Needs Children - defines specific disabilities and ways in which Ipad assists, in addition to pricing for the particular apps needed
http://tabletcomputer.org/apple-ipad/ipad-helps-special-children/

Encouraging Signs of Ipads and other Technology's Impact with Autistic Children
-Touching video included demonstrating impact on special needs students who are utilizing devices
http://www.teachability.com/community/speced/blog/tags/tablet

APPS for Children with Special Needs

http://a4cwsn.com/free-educational-apps/

NBC News Report On KINEO Tablet - demonstrates accessibility vs. using texts...used in inclusive classroom, as well as for students with special needs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KHp-hFgoXg&feature=related

iPad Apps for Special Education

http://files.uft.org/iphone-ipad-apps-special-education.pdf

Blog on the pro's and con's of iPads in the Classroom

http://gharbor.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/10-pros-and-cons-of-ipads-in-the-classroom-a-trial/

Up- to-date information on price points

http://www.twice.com/article/481609-New_iPad_Lower_Priced_iPad_2_To_Stave_Off_Competition.php