Organized, Inclusive, and Empowered: Tools for Student-Led Success
Help me give my students clear storage bins, motion-sensor lighting, coin sorters, game organizers, and ID badge holders to support independence, job skills, and inclusive classroom leadership!
$662 goal
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
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 Project
In our inclusive transition program, students with disabilities are developing real-world vocational and life skills every single day. From running our student-led café to organizing games for Best Buddies events, they’re not just participating; they’re leading. To support their independence, our classroom needs functional, durable, and accessible storage and organization tools that help students take ownership of their spaces and responsibilities.
We’re asking for your support to provide essential materials that build student confidence and structure.
Clear storage bins and magnetic labels will allow students to independently locate supplies for daily tasks. Motion sensor lighting will brighten low-visibility work areas, helping all learners (especially those with sensory sensitivities) feel safe and capable. A magnetic document holder will showcase our daily announcements, schedules, and community news, keeping everyone informed and included.
We’re also requesting materials that support student-run activities: clear game organizers for board games, storage tubs for legos and other activities, bookshelves for organizing our materials, and adaptive motion-sensor lighting. These small, but powerful tools create a culture of pride, clarity, and student agency.
With your support, our learners will have the tools they need to succeed, not just in school, but in life.
More than three‑quarters 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
50 students impacted
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Materials cost
$524.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.86
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$561.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$99.15
Total project goal
$661.01
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Rottkamp and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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