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Mr. Haynes from Lexington, NC is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology Skills For Communication And Independence

My students need an Apple iPad so that they may use the latest technology to communicate and engage in subjects like math, social studies, science, and language arts.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Haynes's classroom raised $629

This project is fully funded

My Students

What if you couldn't find the words needed to communicate your needs and wants? Or what if you did not have the ability to speak at all? Perhaps you're a person who needs something more to spark your interest or link yourself to ideas like adding and spelling.

My class, which is at a public separate school, includes nine students who have a variety of disabilities.

This is an elementary class of third and fourth graders. They are a joy to interact with everyday in class. Three students have a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism. Some students have a diagnosis of Intellectually Disabled Moderate, while others have a diagnosis of Intellectually Disabled Severe. Another student has a Multiple Disabilities diagnosis. One student has Hunter Syndrome, which greatly affects his joints throughout the day. Hunter Syndrome also affects the organs and can lead to death before or in the early teenage years. Some of the students require constant care and attention throughout the school day. Each of these students enjoy using technology like Smart Boards and iPads in the classroom on a daily basis.

My Project

We have used an Apple iPad in the classroom this year. The applications available for the iPad are phenomenal for the communication and learning process of any child. Some students have difficulty communicating and learning the words that they need to communicate in their everyday life. The iPad helps our students learn valuable vocabulary, as well as how to communicate when speaking is not an option, or the best option. My students also have challenges in learning numbers, letters, how to add or subtract, and so on. This technology gives my students an opportunity to not only learn academics, but also other skills that are vital to their lives as they grow and succeed. Our students enjoy using the iPad everyday to help illustrate what we are learning and the ideas that each of them need to communicate.

The Apple iPad makes a difference everyday in the lives of students with learning difficulties or disabilities.

The impact of having this technology available for my students is immeasurable. It not only improves a student's ability to score higher on tests, it also gives access to ways of communicating that is not available to students unless they are able to have such technology in their own hands.

Mr. Haynes Stoner - Thomas School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

27 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Wi-Fi - 3rd generation - tablet - iOS 5 - 16 GB - 9.7' • Best Buy $449.99 1 $449.99

Materials cost

$449.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $35.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$533.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.21

Total project goal

$628.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $628.05

2 Donors

-$327.00

Donations toward project cost

-$277.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.05

Matching donations from our partners

-$301.05

Match offers toward project cost

-$255.89

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.16

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 $0.00

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