Our awesome classroom focuses on helping students with moderate to severe disabilities learn the transitional skills necessary to become the most independent versions of themselves as they enter into adulthood. Transition skills include skills in mobility, vocation, independent living, post-secondary education, and self-determination.
What makes our class extra special is how we integrate technology to make the world a more accessible place.
Technology is such a gift to my students. Technology enables the students to access mobility, gives them the ability for expressive communication and more.
Our school is located in a large, diverse urban district. Most of our students come from low-income households. Our transition program as a whole is larger than most- it consists of 13 classrooms that meet all across the city at community sites like community colleges, community centers, and libraries.
Our classroom is largely community-based, meaning we meet in the classroom in the morning and then branch out into smaller groups that travel the city to do things like access jobs and attend specialized classes related to their transitional goals. By learning in the community, my students become better prepared for life outside of the school district as independent, autonomous individuals!
My Project
Making meals for oneself is one of the most beloved skills that our students learn. They enjoy any chance to make food and enjoy the product of their labors! By funding this project, you are giving our students the essential tools they need to be successful in the kitchen. Key tools include: dinnerware, a blender, an inversion burner, baking tools, and tools to clean the dishes.
For adult transition-aged students with moderate to severe disabilities, one of the most important independent living skills to learn is how to prepare their own yummy meals!
Please donate to our kitchen essentials project to give my students the proper tools to cook their own meals with independence!
Corelle Service for 6, Chip Resistant, Winter Frost White Dinnerware Set, 18-Piece,
• Amazon Business
$52.99
2
$105.98
Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop, Countertop Burner Induction Hot Plate with LCD Sensor Touch 1800 Watts, 9600LS Silver
• Amazon Business
$96.99
1
$96.99
Oster Blender | Pro 1200 with Glass Jar, 24-Ounce Smoothie Cup and Food Processor Attachment, Brushed Nickel
• Amazon Business
$81.99
1
$81.99
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 5), Non Slip Colorful Silicone Bottom Nesting Storage Bowls by Aammaxs-yyi, Polished Mirror Finish For Healthy Meal Mixing and Prepping 1.5-2 - 2.5-3.5 - 7QT
• Amazon Business
$25.98
1
$25.98
Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt - 1 Pair - Oven Mitts with Quilted Liner - Red - Homwe
• Amazon Business
$12.97
2
$25.94
Home Hero Kitchen Utensil Set - 23 Nylon Cooking Utensils - Kitchen Utensils with Spatula - Kitchen Gadgets Cookware Set - Best Kitchen Tool Set
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
AmazonBasics 6-Piece Nonstick Oven Bakeware Baking Set
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Pyrex Easy Grab Glass Bakeware and Food Storage Set (8-Piece, BPA-free)
• Amazon Business
$20.60
1
$20.60
Neat-O Deluxe Chrome-plated Steel Small Dish Drainers (Black)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
AmazonBasics 12-Piece Colored Kitchen Knife Set
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
HOMWE Kitchen Cutting Board (3-Piece Set) | Juice Grooves w/Easy-Grip Handles | BPA-Free, Non-Porous, Dishwasher Safe | Multiple Sizes (Set of Three, Gray)
• Amazon Business
$13.97
1
$13.97
600 Pack 2 Mil Thick Poly Ziplock Bags, 6 Assorted Sizes, 1.5x2 2x2 2x3 3x3 3x4 3x5 Inch. Clear Durable Food Grade Safe PP Plastic Resealable Zipper Baggies for Jewelry, Bead, Toy Piece, Pill, Snack.
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Reynolds Wrap Standard Aluminum Foil - 200 Square Feet
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Reynolds Wrap Cut-Rite Wax Paper - 75 sq ft - 2 pk
• Amazon Business
$9.13
1
$9.13
Materials cost
$483.02
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$44.20
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$564.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$99.61
Total project goal
$664.08
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$664.08
9 Donors
-$521.14
Donations toward project cost
-$462.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$58.67
match offer
-$120.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$102.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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