2.  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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5. 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 = $1,255.59 purchase, $941.70 used or $125.57 rental * Devices with digitized speech and greater than 40 minutes of recording time = $2,428.61 purchase, $1,821.42 used or $242.85 rental * Devices with synthesized speech, message formulation by spelling and physical contact with the device to access messages = $3,755.44 purchase, $2,816.59 used or $375.55 rental *Devices with synthesized speech, multiple message formulation methods and multiple access methods = $7,106.66 new, $5,329.99 used or $710.66 rental