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Mr. Desimone from Valhalla NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Robotic Instruction for the Disabled

My physically students need two robot kits (Sumo Robot and the Arobot) so they may continue to explore the world of technology.

  • $459 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

I am the technology coordinator for my school district which is located in a school hospital setting. Many of the students suffer from traumatic brain injury, cancer and are the recipients of organ transplants. Still other suffer from MS, are burn victims, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy etc.

At the present time my district is suffering through severe financial constraints. Many of my students show a deep interest in the subject of robotics. However, I do not have the financial resources to fulfill this need.

I need these 2 robotic kits (Sumo Robot and the Robot) so that I may begin a robotic program with my school. I think the students will absolutely love this program. Despite the financial constraints of the district I am still trying to become an innovator within the field of education.

Please help support this worthy project. Many of my students as well as their families have suffered a great deal . This curriculum based project will both inspire young scientist as well as distract from the pain that these students must endure each and everyday.

Mr. Desimone
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AROBOT ROBOT KIT • Sargent-Welch $269.99 1 $269.99
SUMO ROBOT • Sargent-Welch $49.50 1 $49.50

Materials cost

$319.49

Vendor shipping charges

$31.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$376.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.54

Total project goal

$458.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$458.54

4 Donors

-$442.35

Donations toward project cost

-$376.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.19

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$0.00

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