Cost Effectiveness
Traditional accessible media requires master copy, reproductions, and warehousing, inventory, and physical distribution of bulky final product
e-media requires master copy only, and can be disseminated and utilized electronically
Traditional accessible media is subject to wear and replacement, is heavy and cumbersome to use, and has social stigma for the Special Ed. Student
e-media can have no physical form, lasts forever, and provides social integration with other students
Reading software is reusable
Cost per copy of each e-textbook is a fraction of the hardcopy cost