Using the iPad to Increase Communication for Students With DeafBlindness

Funded Mar 27, 2018

Thank you so much for providing my students with the IPAD Pro. Having the IPAD Pro has afforded my students to access technology in a way that they otherwise would not have had. Student with DeafBlindness have varying degrees of sight and hearing, and this technology has been very versatile in helping each one of them gain access.

The most exciting aspect of the technology is the programs we are able to download and provide for the students to access, and the size is amazing! Watching the students chase the

bubble on one of the apps or hearing the laughter of the student who can hear the Sound Box app is priceless.

In particular, I have one student who loves the rain and love sounds of the Sound Box app. He could spend hours on this app, if allowed, and would not tire. I remember one specific situation where we were working in the library and he was so enjoying the app that the librarian came over and joined us because she had to know what was bringing him so much pleasure.

Thanks again!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Blackmon