Help me give my students the freedom to access the stories and academic content their regular education peers can access, so they can feel the pride that comes from being able to do it on their own.
Weak decoding skills directly impact comprehension of text. The scan pen enables students who struggle with reading disabilities to access grade level text. It also allows the students to focus more on content and develop higher level thinking skills such as interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing information. It also decreases embarrassment and increases confidence. They are portable, come with Bluetooth, and can be used with earbuds so those around them will not be disturbed. Case in point: One student in particular, who has severe learning disabilities and cannot read the words his or hers, was taught to use the pen and is now in mainstream classes using that pen and making some of the top grades in those classes! My middle school students are from extremely low socioeconomic backgrounds and they don't always have access to the technology that can help them. These pens have the potential to open new worlds for them. That is my goal. Equity.
More than three‑quarters 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
C Pen Text to Speech Reader Pen 2 - OCR Scanning Device for Reading, Literacy & Learning | Assistive Tool for Dyslexia & Learning Differences | Tests, Meetings, Study | Windows & Mac
• Amazon Business
$295.00
3
$885.00
Materials cost
$885.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.28
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$928.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$163.81
Total project goal
$1,092.09
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,092.09
2 Donors
-$515.02
Donations toward project cost
-$466.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$49.00
match offer
-$543.84
Match offer toward project cost
-$462.26
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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