Impact

When I look back I'm realizing the extent of the impact of technology on our lives. Technology in my life includes the move from a flip phone to a Blackberry (with no data time), my laptop (which is for course only), our desktop, iPods, Apple TV, the wii  and the GPS for new trips. The girls have LeapPads,  which they call their kids iPads, and other Leapfrog technologies and a dsi. 
I thought we were doing well. We've wanted an iPad. Our reasoning has never been for all of the Apps, it's always been about the convenience. Convenience around the house and especially for travel.  In reflection of the past couple of weeks, I can't wait to get one (Christmas 2012) and begin to download some Apps for the girls to use to  build on some of their skills.
Technology, not just iPads,  allows people, anyone, but especially students and  adults with disabilities to move from feeling of  exclusion to inclusion. The impact is even greater on those with disabilities. For some it offers them an avenue to finally communicate with others, for others the communication becomes clearer and more effective, maybe even a source of enjoyment. 
The power of appropriate motivation! It doesn't happen instantly, or because you want it now.There is a process and a learning curve. I can see more dramatic changes in the disability community