Differing Abilities iPad Suite
Supporting Curriculum Access For Diverse Learners
Differing Abilities Suite
Through the Special Education and Learning Services department, students have received Differing Abilities (DA) iPads. The application suite includes apps to support: cause and effect, tapping skills, scheduling and transitions within the classroom, literacy support and early mathematics.
Availability To Students
DA iPads have been deployed to all elementary schools in addition to the following placements at both the elementary and secondary panels: Needs Moderate/Severe classes, ASD Communication Classes, PIP classes and Career Path sites.
SEA Process
DA iPads are also available to diverse learners through the SEA process through a professional recommendation.
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More Information
Cause and Effect Apps
Transitions / Scheduling Apps
Literacy Apps
- Many of the literacy apps on the DA suite are supported with visual content to support student understanding and communication
- Literacy apps may support audio input or dictation and a whiteboard space to write ideas
How To Customize An iPad For Student Use
Accessibility Features:
Click on the link provided to access an accessibility features guide for an iPad.
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Tammie Cameron
Academic Consultant for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Special Education and Learning Services DPCDSB
Email: tammie.cameron@dpcdsb.org
Location: 40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: (905) 890-0707 24338
Twitter: @CameronTammie
Sabrina Baiana
Digital Learning Itinerant
Special Education and Learning Services
Email: sabrina.baiana@dpcdsb.org
Twitter: @DigitaLearning