Thank You, Steve Jobs

Thank you Steve Jobs for thinking differently so that so many others may express their thoughts. Apple’s products have changed the lives of so many people with disabilities – CP, autism, dyspraxia, motor planning issues, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, expressive language disorders, vision impairments. My son uses his iPad and iPod as a communication device, a way to surf the internet, watch youtube, and connect with friends. Until Apple came out with the ipod, the choices in AAC devices were very expensive ( the ones we looked at were between $5,000 and $8,000 and heavy- too heavy for someone that has balance and coordination issues. Then Apple did one better and brought us the iPad in 2010, it’s larger size was the real game changer for people with disabilities. It’s opened up the world for my son and countless others, thank you Mr. Jobs, you will be dearly missed.