Help me give my students the tools it takes to develop independence in completing their Activities of Daily Living.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Toner's classroom raised $249
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
The students at my school live in a high need are- a Title I NYC school. They face many struggles both inside and outside of the classroom; yet, they are resilient and eager to learn.
As an occupational therapist, I service students with special needs ranging from autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, dysgraphia, and learning disabilities.
My goal is to provide students with the resources they need to enhance their participation and independence throughout the school environment. I provide direct, individualized intervention to students, as well as work collaboratively with teachers to support their students in the classroom.
My Project
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) are defined as vital self-care activities that are performed on a daily basis. These activities include dressing, tooth-brushing, hygiene, feeding, and getting around your environment. Many students with special needs require assistance with completing these tasks independently within the school environment. My goal is for all of my students to be independent in their ADLs.
Independence with ADLs is the first step towards success within the school environment.
When a student is practicing appropriate hygiene, their clothes are on correctly, their shoes are tied, and they can open their own breakfast containers- they are much more likely to have the confidence it takes to stand out in a classroom. As an occupational therapist, I analyze my students' abilities to figure out what is hindering them from achieving independence. Sometimes it is hand strength, sequencing of movements, cognitive abilities, visual difficulties, or dexterity. I work with my students throughout the year to foster independence in all areas, and ADLs are often a great place to start.
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
Dressing Vests (Set of 4)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$47.66
1
$47.66
IQ Toys ABC Learning Locks Educational Alphabet Set- with 26 Locks, 26 Keys and 4 Keyrings
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Toddler Busy Board - Montessori Basic Skills Activity Board for Fine Motor Skills and Learn to Dress - Educational Learning Toys for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Toddlers - Sensory Toy for Airplane or Car Travel
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Method Foaming Hand Soap, Sea Minerals, 10 Fl. Oz (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$18.11
1
$18.11
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, 10 Fluid Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$15.97
1
$15.97
Colgate Toothbrush Premier Classic Clean Medium (Pack of 24)
• Amazon Business
$13.75
1
$13.75
Red Lace, Yellow Lace
• Amazon Business
$9.36
1
$9.36
Kleenex Soothing Lotion Facial Tissues with Aloe & Vitamin E, 4 Cube Boxes, 65 Tissues per Box (260 Tissues Total)
• Amazon Business
$5.97
1
$5.97
Materials cost
$178.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$211.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$37.32
Total project goal
$248.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$248.80
6 Donors
-$223.80
Donations toward project cost
-$190.23
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$33.57
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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