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Ms. Padilla Fisher from Oakland, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Padilla Fisher's classroom raised $444

Empowering Voices: Enhancing Communication and Independence Through Assistive Technology

Help me give my students necessary supplies to support their communication, academic access, and independence

Ms. Padilla Fisher Young Adult Program
Oakland, CA Grades 9-12

My Project

In our ever-evolving educational landscape, it is crucial to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their unique abilities. Our school's Assistive Technology and Augmentative & Alternative Communication department plays a pivotal role in supporting students with diverse needs, and we are seeking your support to enhance our capabilities through essential supplies.

Our project aims to acquire vital supplies that will help our team create customized communication tools and adapted resources for students.

The requested supplies include Velcro, binder rings, packing tape, Nano tape, and 3D printer filament. These seemingly simple materials are the building blocks that will enable us to design and fabricate assistive tools tailored to the individual needs of our students.

The impact of these supplies reaches far beyond the physical components themselves. Having access to these supplies will allow us to:

Enhance Communication:

Create personalized communication tools that cater to the specific needs of non-speaking or minimally speaking students, fostering their ability to express themselves and engage more fully in classroom activities.

Promote Independence:

Empower students to navigate their daily lives more independently by providing them with tools customized to their unique needs, promoting a sense of autonomy and self-reliance.

By supporting our project, you are contributing to the creation of a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs. Your generosity will not only provide us with essential supplies but will also have a lasting impact on the lives of the students we serve. Together, we can make a significant difference in empowering these students to communicate effectively, access academic content, and embrace a more independent future. Thank you for considering our project and for being a champion for inclusivity in education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Padilla Fisher Young Adult Program Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA View local requests

More than half 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

100 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Velcro USA LOOP 71/WI125 70/71 Texacro Adhesive-Backed Loop-Side Only: 1" x 75 ft. Loop-side only, White • Amazon Business $33.65 3 $100.95
VELCRO Brand Extreme Outdoor Mounting Tape | 20Ft x 1 In, Holds 15 lbs | Strong Heavy Duty Stick on Adhesive | Mount on Brick, Concrete for Hanging, 30702 • Amazon Business $19.89 2 $39.78
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Photo 5 Mil 100/Pack (TP5903-100) • Staples $18.20 2 $36.40
Mesheshe 40PCS Self Adhesive Felt, DIY Self Adhesive Fabric for Art & Crafts, Peel and Stick Felt for Drawer/Jewelry Box Felt Liner, A4 Size (8.3" x 11.8", Black) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, Clear, Holiday Shipping Supplies, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., 6 Tape Rolls with Dispensers • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Amazon Basics SILK PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75 millimeters, 1 kg Spool (2.2 lbs), Blue • Amazon Business $22.06 1 $22.06
GAUDER Strong Magnetic Tape Self Adhesive (20 Feet Long x 0.6 Inch Wide) | Magnetic Strips with Adhesive Backing | Magnet Roll • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Creality PLA Filament Pro Apple Green,1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, Ender PLA + (Plus) Printing Filament, 1kg(2.2lbs)/Spool, Dimensional Accuracy ±0.03mm. Fit Most FDM Printer • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Loose Leaf Binder Rings 1-Inch（100 Pack） Office Metal Book Rings, Nickel Plated Steel Key Rings for School，Sliver • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Extra Large Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty,1.2" x 200",Nano Double Sided Adhesive Tape,Strong Sticky Double Sided Mounting Tape,Clear Grip Poster Tape Wall Tape Picture Hanging strips for Decoration • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89

Materials cost

$313.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.59

Total project goal

$443.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $443.94

4 Donors

-$220.20

Donations toward project cost

-$190.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.03

match offer

-$220.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$187.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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