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Mrs. Fitch from Elkhart IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Creating a Workforce Community for Blind and Low Vision

Help me give my students job task boxes that are targeted at workforce skills.

  • $1,157 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

What I love most about my students is their diverse learning abilities and how they work hard to meet their potential. My students having varying degrees of vision loss and some also have additional complications. What makes them special is that they don't let their disabilities define them and continue to strive towards their dreams. The students I'm targeting with this project have strong desires to be part of the workforce after graduation. Statistically, blind adults are the most underemployed demographic in the workforce so helping my students develop skills that they can use for employment is vital.

My Project

Statistically, blind adults are the most underemployed demographic in the workforce so helping my students develop skills that they can use for employment is vital. To help support their learning, I'm creating Job Task boxes that target a variety of skills needed in the workforce. Students will be able to complete task boxes from home and record their activity to share with me.

Creating opportunities for students to practice a variety of job skills is essential to their future success.

This helps to develop the confidence in their own ability to perform tasks and then to advocate for themselves with potential employers. Let's all rally together to support these students endeavors to be everything that want and can be.

Mrs. Fitch
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tactix 320130 Plastic Tool Box, 33cm, Black/Orange • Amazon Business $14.11 4 $56.44
Riseuvo 5 Inch Terra Cotta Pots with Saucer - 6 Pack Clay Flower Pots with Drainage, Great for Plants, Crafts, Wedding Favor (5 inch) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
totes Umbrella Mini Compact for Kids Adults - 38" Coverage, Manual with Clip (Backpack, Purse, Stroller Size) (Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $9.95 5 $49.75
Acrimet Key Stand with 32 Key Tags Hook Positions Board (32 Key Tags Included) (Assorted Color) • Amazon Business $39.90 1 $39.90
GIEMSON Stubby Claw Hammer 2 Pack 8 Oz Small Mini Hammers with Magnetic Nail Starter for Household Work and Outdoor Camping • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Binder Pencil Pouch with Zipper Pulls, Pencil Case with Rivet Enforced 3 Ring, 10 Pack 5 Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
trounistro 5 Pack Mini Trowel Set Metal Garden Hand Shovel Garden Tools for Flower Soil Planting Digging Transplanting Light Duty Tools • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Wonder Soil | Premium Organic Potting Soil Mix. Nutrient Rich Coco Coir Expands 3 Lbs Bag to 12 Quarts of Indoor Outdoor Garden Soil & Top Soil for Plants. Incl Worm Castings, Mycorrhizae, Perlite. • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Prime-Line MP66750 SC1 Key Blank, Brass Construction, for 5-Pin Schlage C Keyways, Pack of 50 • Amazon Business $27.59 1 $27.59
Handmade Bamboo Wedding Hand Fan Bulk For Farmhouse Decor & Boho Decor (Set of 10) - Wholesale Natural Raffia Hand Held Fans For Wedding Gifts For Couple & Guests - Rattan Handheld Fan For Decor Ideas • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Silverware Set, Elegant Life 40-Piece Stainless Steel Silverware Flatware Cutlery Set Service for 8, Knife Fork Spoon Flatware Set, Modern Design & Smooth Edge • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $23.92 1 $23.92
Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter - 40 Count Bag, 1.12 Ounce Single Serve Foil Pouches - with Exclusive By The Cup Sandwich Spreader • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
200 PCS Party Favors Toy Assortment for Kids,Carnival Prizes and School Classroom Rewards,Pinata Filler Toys for Kids Birthday Party,Bulk Toys Treasure Box for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
FEPITO 22 Pack Drawstring Bags String Backpack Bulk Tote Sack Cinch Bag Sport Bags for School Gym Traveling • Amazon Business $20.69 1 $20.69
TINYMILLS Eco-Friendly Reusable Plant Fiber Travel Mug with Victorian Lace Design Mint Green Gift Easter Basket Stuffer • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
TINYMILLS Eco-Friendly Reusable Plant Fiber Travel Mug with Cool Island Palm Tree Surf Design • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
TINYMILLS Travel Mug with Blue Floral Design Shabby Chic Wedding Favors Bachelorette Party Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
LICHAMP Tape Measure 12 ft, 8 Pack Bulk Easy Read Measuring Tape Retractable with Fractions 1/8, Measurement Tape 12-Foot by 1/2-Inch • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
18 Pack Hand Cream for Dry Cracked Hands,Working Hands, Natural Plant Fragrance Hand Lition Moisturizing Hand Care Cream Gift Set Travel Size Hand Lotion With Natural Shea Butter And Aloe • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
MesaFina | Apple | Paper Luncheon Napkins | 40 ct • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Bulk Package of Natural Pinecones-24 Pack • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Travel Size Multipack (3 Fluid Ounce Bottle, Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29
Kmitmuk 2 Pcs Mini Small Handle Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver and Flat Head Screwdriver • Amazon Business $3.95 4 $15.80
25 Flower Seed Packets Including 10+ Varieties - May Include: Forget Me Nots, Pinks, Marigolds, Zinnia, Wildflower, Poppy, Snapdragon and More - Made in the USA • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
3 Pairs Kids Winter Mittens Kids Windproof Fleece Warm Gloves Snow Ski Gloves for Baby Boy & Girl (Color Set 1, 5-7 Years) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wagner's 52004 Classic Blend Wild Bird Food, 20-Pound Bag • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
10 Set Mini Office Stapler with 10# Staples, Small Hand Stapler Portable Desktop Stapler Student Stapler • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
FUN LITTLE TOYS 212 Pcs Assorted Stamps & Stickers Set for Kids Includes 68 Pieces Self-Ink Stamps and 144 Pieces Stickers for Kids Party Favors, Easter Basket Stuffers, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Teacher's Desk Thank You Cards - 24 Cards & Envelopes • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Pencil Buddies Short Triangle Pencils with Erasers, 72 Pack, Small Grip for Preschool and Kindergarten Students, Kid’s Writing and Drawing School Supplies, 2 Sharpeners • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
CCR Scissors 8 Inch Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Blades, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
100 Pack Bulk Easter Eggs Hinged Fillable Easter Eggs In Polly Bag Easter Egg Hunt • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Bememo Stainless Nail Clippers Set Fingernail Clippers and Toenail Clippers Nail Cutter Tool Set for Kids, Men, Women (12 Pieces, Fingernail and Toenail Clipper Set) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
16 Colors Neon Party Sunglasses 16 Pack with Dark Lenses, 80’s Style Perfect Colorful Novelty Sun glasses Set For Party Favors, Beach Pool, Outdoor Summer Activity, Goody Bag Fillers  • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Extra Thick Disposable Emergency Rain Ponchos ~ Premium Quality, Lightweight, Waterproof & Tear Resistant ~ for Hiking, Tours, Sightseeing, Disney, Festivals by KeepDry! (5 Pack, Blue) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Encouragement Greeting Cards Set, Blank Cards with Envelopes (4 x 6 in, 36-Pk) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Cooraby 9 Pairs Kids Anti-skid Magic Gloves Winter Warm Stretchy Knit Gloves for Boys or Girls (Mixed Color A, 12-14 Years) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Sailing-go 12 Pieces 12 Colors Zipper Waterproof Bag Pencil Pouch for Cosmetic Makeup Bills Office Supplies Travel Accessories and Daily Household Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Tie-Dye Camouflage Drawstring Bags Party Favors, Arts & Crafts Activity (Assorted 12 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
GLAMBURG Cotton Dinner Napkins Set of 12, Cloth Dinner Napkins 18x18, Soft and Comfortable Cocktail Napkins, Wedding Dinner Napkins with Mitered Corners and Hemstitched - Turquoise Blue • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
20 Pack Nail Buffer Block Sanding Buffing Nail Files Pedicure Manicure Tool 80/120 Grit(Purple Black) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4x4 inch, 6 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (675-6SSUC) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Seed Needs, Rococo Pansy Mixture (Viola Germania) Twin Pack of 600 Seeds Each • Amazon Business $8.85 1 $8.85
300 PCS Small Ziplock Bags for Jewerly - 2 Mil Clear Reclosable Poly Zipper Bags Sizes 1.5" x 2.3", 2" x 2.7", 2.4" x 3" for Pills, Vitamins • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Mr. Pen Pencil Erasers, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Toe Separators Set - Premium Pedicure Tool Kit 24 PCS Super Soft & Durable Two Tone ZMOI • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
New World Imports EB1 Double Sided Emery Boards, 4 5/8" Long (Bag of 100) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Carson Dellosa – Apples Shape Stickers, Fall Classroom Décor, 72 Count • Amazon Business $2.49 1 $2.49

Materials cost

$939.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$983.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.51

Total project goal

$1,156.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,156.73

8 Donors

-$1,156.73

Donations toward project cost

-$983.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$173.51

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$0.00

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