The document discusses how an iPad can serve as an alternative tool to support people with reading and writing difficulties. It lists many features that are already available on the iPad, such as calendar, address book, map, reminders, notes, camera, text-to-speech, spelling check, reading mode in Safari, digital audiobook player, dictation, OCR scanner, text-to-speech apps, writing apps, note-taking apps, voice recognition, language references, and search help. The iPad has potential as an assistive technology device due to these built-in and third-party features.