The aim of this paper is to explore which types of information communication technology-based applications and/or digital services have been suggested to facilitate the social integration of people who suffer from different types of disabilities. However, the goals specified in this area by organizations such as the European Commission have not yet been achieved in their totality. Information technology can be an important facilitator of social inclusion for people with disabilities into society. This case study supports the classroom implementation of high-tech communication devices for those with complex communication needs via a comprehensive access delivery protocol that invokes systematic student, teacher, educational assistant and parent training. The need for communication partner prompting declined over time while the student, teacher and parent remained engaged by the iPad solution. Marked increases in the student’s communication skills and non-academic school functioning were observed. Integration of the technology focused on promoting key elements associated with long term AAC usage, namely, targeted training of the student, teacher, educational assistant and parents, over the course of the school year. The present study evaluated the impact of introducing a high-tech alternative and augmentative device, namely an Apple iPad with the “GoTalk Now” communication application to a student diagnosed with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder. The implementation of an alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) device is often essential to promote language development and participation in school, home and community environments. Individuals with a comorbid diagnosis of cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder can have significant communication deficits.
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