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
I believe that all children deserve the opportunity to develop literacy skills. In order to develop these skills, students need exposure to books. My students range in age from preschool to high school and beyond. These students have Cortical Visual Impairment. CVI is a brain based visual impairment caused by damage to the parts of the brain that process vision. CVI is the leading cause of vision loss among children in the United States today. Special care needs to be implemented when creating literacy materials that encourage looking behaviors, interaction and interest for students with CVI.
All children can be readers and reading involves the understanding of symbols on a page.
For students with CVI these symbols can be photos, pictures, objects, tactile graphics, print or Braille. I create adapted books based on the student's looking behaviors, preferred colors/objects and interests. Students with CVI often have difficulty using their vision when an image/page is too complex. In that case I will isolate the image on the page and use a solid-colored, black background to create contrast and make that image stand out.
I recently received a Fellowes 10 mil laminator and spiral book binding machine from generous donors through Donors Choose. I have created stiff board-like books using this equipment. Our customized CVI friendly books are very durable and will last for years using this technology. I am now requesting 10 ml laminating sheets so that I can create more literacy materials for my students with Cortical Visual Impairment.
My hope is to instill a life-long love of learning for my students through adapted books that are accessible, relevant and meaningful. When my students are exposed to the world in ways that are accessible, they are provided an opportunity to develop their literacy skills while learning important concepts.
Nearly all 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
Oregon Lamination Heat Activated Laminating Pouches 10 Mil 9” x 11-1/2” [Pack of 100] 229mm x 292mm x 250 microns Thick for 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Sheets, Clear
• Amazon Business
$52.91
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$211.64
Materials cost
$211.64
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$244.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$43.20
Total project goal
$288.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$288.01
1 Donor
-$288.01
Donations toward project cost
-$244.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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