The students I serve have a wide variety of disabilities, which impact their ability to communicate. Most of my students are from low-income households, have limited or no access to technology, and are learning from home without hands-on materials and/or picture supports.
My Project
Unfortunately, with the abrupt ending of school, many of my minimally verbal students have been left without a means to communicate at home. Their communication systems, schedules, and picture symbols were left at school. Buildings are closed, but communication should not have to stop.
Parents are longing to functionally communicate with and provide structure for their children.
Children and families are getting frustrated. A way to help them is to provide pre-made tangible picture supports individualized to their home environment needs. I have the program to create the visuals electronically; however, I do not have the necessary materials.
In order to create supports, laminator, laminating sheets, printing paper, colored printer ink, and velcro dots are required. I will then be able to prepare lasting and durable picture schedules and symbols to aid my students in communicating their basic wants and needs.
Lastly, in order to follow the strict social distancing guidelines and keep everyone safe, I will need to mail these materials directly to my students. Envelopes and stamps will be a necessity for me to ship the materials in a timely manner. We are living in uncertain times. I want to do everything in my power to lessen the burden of the families that I serve. Please join me in providing the gift of communication. Your generous donation will make this happen!
Flowers from The Garden Book of 20 USPS First Class Postage Stamps American Celebrate Beauty
• Amazon Business
$22.07
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Brother LC3033BK Black INKvestment Tank Ink Cartridge, Super High Yield
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$32.99
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$32.99
Vkey 500pcs (250 Pair Sets) 3/4" Diameter Sticky Back Coins Self Adhesive Compatible with Hook and Loop Dots Tapes White-Delivery by FBA
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$7.59
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$15.18
JAM Paper 9" x 12" Open End Catalog Envelopes, Brown Kraft Manila, 50/Pack (4132i)
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$10.49
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$10.49
Staples EasyClose Security Tinted #10 Business Envelopes, 4 1/8" x 9 1/2", White, 100/Box (50308)
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$10.26
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$10.26
Materials cost
$408.12
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.12
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$444.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$78.40
Total project goal
$522.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$522.64
2 Donors
-$261.32
Donations toward project cost
-$222.12
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$39.20
match offer
-$261.32
Match offer toward project cost
-$222.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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