Case Study: Upper Grand District School Board boosts accessibility and student confidence with Google for Education Chromebooks

Upper Grand District School Board cuts device costs with Google for Education, buying 100 Chromebooks for the price of 30 laptops

The Upper Grand District School Board faced a significant challenge in providing accessible technology for its students with disabilities. Their previous assistive tools were prohibitively expensive, costing up to $3,000 per laptop and leading to a severe backlog in device distribution. This limited access hindered the students' ability to build confidence and reach their full academic potential.

Google for Education provided a solution through Chromebooks and the Chrome OS. The built-in accessibility features and affordable cost allowed the district to widely deploy devices. This resulted in a dramatic increase in access; they could buy 100 Chromebooks for the price of 30 previous laptops and doubled their number of devices without increasing their budget. The solution placed more tools in students' hands, helping them overcome learning challenges and boosting their confidence and independence.

Upper Grand District School Board