Help me give my students with Autism access to technology with a laptop.
$570 goal
This project expired on May 22, 2025.
This project expired on May 22, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
My students have unique perspectives in the diverse ways in which they engage with the world around them. Each student brings their own strengths and challenges, and they consistently demonstrate resilience, creativity, and determination in their learning. For students with autism, technology can be an incredibly empowering tool, helping bridge communication gaps and providing access to a range of resources that support individualized learning needs. By incorporating laptops into the classroom, my students will have more opportunities to connect with educational content in ways that are meaningful and accessible to them, whether through visual aids, interactive activities, or voice-assisted technology.
The specific laptop I'm requesting will make a significant difference in my students' learning by providing them with the ability to use specialized software and applications tailored to their needs.
Many students with autism benefit from visual learning and interactive technology, which the laptop will provide. It will also enable them to access online resources, engage with educational programs, and improve communication through text-to-speech or speech-to-text software. The goal of this project is to offer these students an equitable learning experience where technology acts as a tool to enhance their skills, increase their independence, and promote their social-emotional growth by fostering greater inclusion in the classroom.
What makes my students special is their ability to approach challenges in innovative ways, and their eagerness to engage in learning when given the right support. Many students with autism have incredible focus and attention to detail, which can be amplified when paired with the right tools and resources. The laptop will help them build on their strengths, develop new skills, and navigate their educational journey with more confidence. By integrating technology into the classroom, we are providing an environment where all students, regardless of their learning needs.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
8 students impacted
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