Empowering Communication and Learning: iPad Minis for SPED Students
Help me give my students an iPad to access communication apps because these devices provide a versatile and effective means of expression for students with speech or language impairments.
$1,078 goal
This project expired on June 2, 2025.
This project expired on June 2, 2025.
My Project
This project aims to provide iPad Minis for SPED (Special Education) students, enabling them to access a wide range of communication and learning apps designed to support their individual needs. The iPads will be preloaded with specialized applications that facilitate speech, language development, and personalized learning experiences. These devices will serve as a tool to enhance communication for non-verbal or speech-impaired students through apps like AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems, which allow students to express themselves using pictures, symbols, and text-to-speech features. Additionally, the iPads will support interactive educational apps that engage students in learning activities tailored to their developmental levels, promoting academic skills, social interaction, and cognitive development.
The iPad Minis will make a significant difference in the lives of SPED students by providing them with an accessible, user-friendly device that caters to their unique learning needs.
For many students, verbal communication can be a challenge, and iPads equipped with communication apps offer an alternative means for self-expression, making them feel heard and understood. This fosters greater independence and boosts self-esteem. Moreover, the iPads will facilitate personalized learning experiences, allowing students to work at their own pace with materials suited to their learning styles. The use of interactive, engaging apps also helps keep students motivated and focused, creating a more inclusive learning environment. By integrating these tools, the project aims to enhance the overall educational experience for SPED students, empowering them to communicate, learn, and participate more fully in the classroom and beyond.
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
24 students impacted
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Vendor shipping charges
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Sales tax
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Total project cost
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