Are some students at a disadvatage?

     I have been reading some articles that have been shared in my class including "Mobile Devices and Students With Disabilities: What do Best Practices Tell Us?" and "Flexible Mobile Platforms: Managing Diversity."  The question that keeps popping in my mind is whether some students are at a disadvantage because their school has not purchased mobile devices like ipads and iphones. 
     As the article on manging diversity explains, there are many factors that need to be considered when schools begin to embrace technology and, in my experience, some schools are dragging their heels rather than face these challenges head on.  Another reason that some schools have limited access to this kind of technology is because of cost.  Although the first article mentioned discussed that purchasing ipads is relatively cost effective, in this time of cutbacks, it is still very challenging for schools to purchase these types of technology.
      The more I learn about ipads and iphones, and the apps that are available for them, the more I see the importance of having them available for students with disabilities.  So the question I keep asking myself is are students receiving the same quality of education if the school is unable to provide them with access to these types of technology.  As I am not sure of the answer myself, I am going to post a poll that asks the question.  I hope you will take a minute to participate!