Editing Computer accessibility (section)

==== 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>