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Ms. Hyche from Selma, AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Minimally or Non-Speaking Students

Help me give my students mid-tech AAC devices will provide quick access to communication while students are being evaluated for their own high-tech AAC device and to be able to communicate in the classroom with peers and teachers.

  • $701 goal

This project expired on January 11, 2025.

This project expired on January 11, 2025.

My Project

Augmentative and Alternative Communication not only supports non-speaking children, but all children! These mid-tech AAC devices will provide quick access to communication while students are being evaluated for their own high-tech AAC device and to be able to communicate in the classroom with peers and teachers. Some of the AAC devices included have the ability to record. These items will be used for students to be included in play and explore the power of their participation in cause and effect interactions. We honor that children communicate in different manners and that all play is okay!

Ms. Hyche Edgewood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Selma, AL View local requests

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

14 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AbleNet QuickTalker 23 - Portable Multi-Message Speech Device with FeatherTouch Technology, 103 Messages, 5 Recording Levels, and Durable Design, AAC Communication Device for Non Verbal Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $262.35 1 $262.35
AbleNet iTalk2 - Portable AAC Speech-Generating Device for Nonverbal Communication with Two Message Buttons - Dual-Message AAC Communication Device - Product Number: 10000045 • Amazon Business $215.00 1 $215.00
Special Supplies AAC Communication Device for Speech Therapy, Talker Buddy Communication Device for Non Verbal Kids & Adults, Autism Talking Aids for Home or School, Communication Device W/Travel Bag • Amazon Business $18.98 2 $37.96

Materials cost

$515.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$42.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.01

Total project goal

$700.05

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