Dive Brief:
- Tablets and digital readers could help improve reading for dyslexic students via what are known as Accessible Instruction Materials (AIM).
- AIMs include braille, audio, large print, and digital text in a Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) format, which can easily be presented on a tablet.
- EdSurge suggests that parents and educators push districts about the availability of such resources and start a dialog with publishers about making sure more content is available in these forms.
Dive Insight:
As EdSurge explains, tools like these should be explored for all children with learning disabilities. According to the article, 15% to 20% of the population has a language-based disability, which translates to one in five students.
