 Easy of access.  Simplicity of programs.  Simplicity of use.  Low cost of programs. there are apps that are inexpensive and exciting to increase vocabulary.  Apps designed specifically for this population.  Assistive technology and communication Apps are available that help to make this a tool for best access mode.  Built-in accessibility tools such as zoom and high contrast display make this a tool to support visually impaired.  Brilliant and large screen of the iPad which creates and supports visual interest.  The right case can make it much virtually indestructible.  Light weight.  Instant response/instant on/ fast processor. The concept is perfect for education a light computer, relatively inexpensive, capable of being used almost anywhere: in your hands, on a table, attached to a wall, built into a tabletop.

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Devices range in price anywhere between several hundred dollars to $10,000 or more. Devices with more functions, messages and other options cost more. * Devices with digitized speech and greater than eight, but less than or equal to 20 minutes of recording time = $1, purchase, $ used or $ rental * Devices with digitized speech and greater than 40 minutes of recording time = $2, purchase, $1, used or $ rental * Devices with synthesized speech, message formulation by spelling and physical contact with the device to access messages = $3, purchase, $2, used or $ rental *Devices with synthesized speech, multiple message formulation methods and multiple access methods = $7, new, $5, used or $ rental