Joni Nygard

The iPad has become a game changer in the field of disabilities. Its low cost, long battery life, touch screen, portability and social acceptance have enabled it to be a powerful and highly used device for students with disabilities. The iPad, particularly, has gained popularity for students who are blind or who have low vision. With incredible built-in accessibility features, numerous available Bluetooth accessories and the ability to make tactile overlays, the iPad can be a multi-functional device for these students. Tactile overlays on the iPad give students with blindness and low vision the ability to use the same device …