Empowering Voices: Technology for Special Needs Learners
Help me give my students opportunities to use technology to drive their learning and communication!
$755 goal
This project expired on July 11, 2025.
This project expired on July 11, 2025.
My Project
This project aims to provide essential technology tools for students with special needs, fostering communication and independent learning. We seek to equip our classroom with an iPad, a protective case, a digital clock, and an iPad Pencil. These resources will bridge communication gaps for students who struggle with verbal expression, allowing them to participate fully in classroom activities. The iPad will serve as a dynamic learning platform, offering educational apps tailored to individual needs, visual schedules, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools. The protective case will ensure the device's longevity, while the digital clock will aid in time management and routine development.
"Imagine a student, previously unable to express their thoughts, now confidently communicating through visual aids and interactive apps on an iPad."
The iPad Pencil will further enhance engagement, enabling students to interact with the iPad through drawing, writing, and precise touch, promoting fine motor skills and creative expression. By providing these tools, we empower our students to overcome communication barriers, build confidence, and unlock their full learning potential. Your generous contribution will directly impact their ability to access education and thrive, turning those imagined moments into daily realities.
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
9 students impacted
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Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Blue
• Best Buy Education
$349.00
1
$349.00
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White
• Best Buy Education
$129.00
1
$129.00
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult
• School Specialty
$35.24
1
$35.24
SUPCASE for iPad 10th Generation Case with Screen Protector (Unicorn Beetle Pro), [Built-in Stand & Pencil Holder] Heavy Duty Rugged Protective Case for iPad 10th Gen 10.9 Inch (2022), Black
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Zgrmbo 16" Large Digital Wall Clock with Remote, Large Display LED Wall Clock for Living Room/Gym/Shop/Warehouse/Office Decor, 12/24H, Auto Dimming, Timer
• Amazon Business
$29.39
1
$29.39
Materials cost
$572.58
Vendor shipping charges
$5.29
Sales tax
$25.19
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$641.65
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$113.23
Total project goal
$754.88
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