Editing Computer accessibility (section)

=== Effects in school ===
Computer accessibility plays a large role in the classroom. Accessible technology can enable [[personalized learning]] for all students.

==== Impacts in the classroom ====
When accessible technology allows personalized learning, there are positive impacts on students. Personalized learning switches the focus from what is being taught to what is being learned. This allows the students to need to become an integral part of the learning process. Accessibility in the classroom allows millions of students of all backgrounds to have equal educational opportunities and keep up with their non-disabled peers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last1=Hasselbring|first1=Ted|last2=Williams Glaser|first2=Candyce|date=March 2012|title=Use of Computer Technology to Help Students with Special Needs|journal=The Future of Children|volume=10|issue=2|pages=102–22|pmid=11255702|doi=10.2307/1602691|jstor=1602691|id={{ProQuest|222336763}}}}</ref>

When PCs are personalized for students in the classroom, students are more comfortable in the classroom, special needs students are better assisted and teachers can save time and effort.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1523977320/parklandsdorg/scxoldfn8ywuvxfok0aj/Accessibility-in-Education-Workshop-long-9-23-15.pdf|title=Accessibility in Education|date=2011|website=Microsoft}}</ref>

While PCs can provide a large amount of support in the classroom, iPads and apps can play a large role as well. Apps are constantly being developed to aid teachers, parents, and children. Educators have noted that the ease and portability of tablets make them a preferred choice that offers usage in a variety of environments. The advantages include interactivity, Internet access and text messaging. Educators have noticed improvements in motor skills, reading skills, and interaction with others in students.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://webaccess.psu.edu/?cosign-scripts.libraries.psu.edu&https://scripts.libraries.psu.edu/scripts/ezproxyauth.php?url=ezp.2aHR0cHM6Ly9zZWFyY2gucHJvcXVlc3QuY29tL2RvY3ZpZXcvMTYwOTE3OTgxNS9hYnN0cmFjdC9DREI2QUFBODJCQTY0RDczUFEvMT9hY2NvdW50aWQ9MTMxNTg-|title=Technology Opens Communication for Children with Special Needs|website=webaccess.psu.edu|access-date=2019-12-11}}</ref>

==== Impacts outside the classroom ====
Parents and teachers can notice the long-term effects that accessibility has on students with disabilities. This can include enhanced social skills, better relationships with family and friends, increased understanding of the world around them, and an exhibition of self-reliance and confidence. Changes can be seen in not only children but adults as well. Social media can help parents to learn, share knowledge, and receive moral support.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Lourenço|first1=Gerusa Ferreira|last2=Mendes|first2=Enicéia Gonçalves|date=2015-03-01|title=Adaptação transcultural de um instrumento para avaliar a acessibilidade de alunos com paralisia cerebral ao computador|language=pt|trans-title=Cross-cultural adaptation of an instrument to computer accessibility evaluation for students with cerebral palsy|journal=Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional|volume=23|issue=1|pages=85–100|doi=10.4322/0104-4931.ctoAO498|issn=0104-4931|url=http://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/934|doi-access=free}}</ref>