As the name suggests, visual learners process information by seeing what is in front of them. This makes flash cards the perfect activity for a visual learner, since they are able to connect concepts in an organized way, using either pictures, text, or a combination of both. To enhance the activity, visual learners can create their own flash cards, and then review them at their leisure.
Tactile learners learn by doing, which means that they retain knowledge best by doing hands-on activities. Like the visual learner, a tactile learner can benefit from making her own flashcards, since the activity will allow her to be active while connecting with the concepts presented on the cards. Once the cards are completed, she can keep reviewing the cards until the concepts become almost automatic. Tactile learners may also enjoy playing games with flash cards.
Auditory learners learn by hearing, which means that they must have a concept spoken to them in order for it to be understood. Although flash cards serve as a visual medium, auditory learners can still benefit from their use. For example, the concept on the card can be read out loud, and repeated as necessary.
Learners with disabilities can also benefit from using flash cards. Learners with various disabilities are often (though not always) visual learners in nature, and can benefit from the visual aspect of a flash card. This can be done by using pictures as presentations, or any other method that makes the flash card more visually appealing.