Kentucky School District Helps Special Needs Student Communicate and Learn With Mobile Technology From Dell

Overview

Anderson County Schools wanted to make it easier for a student with severe cerebral palsy to communicate and take part in classroom activities. Previous attempts at technology solutions were frustrating for the student and required a high level of manual intervention. The district purchased a Dell Latitude XT tablet PC and mounted it to the student's wheelchair with a special connecting arm. Specialized voice software allows the student to select picture icons using the tablet's Capacitive Touch Screen and "Speak" through the tablet's built-in speaker.