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With reliable technology, we have been able to:\r\n1.\tDemonstrate Progress: Show parents exactly how their children use iPads to bridge literacy gaps.\r\n2.\tModel Support: Use the organized setup to teach families how to create a \"learning corner\" at home.\r\n3.\tEmpower Advocacy: When parents see their children successfully navigating a device with the right tools, their expectations shift from \"what they can't do\" to \"what they can achieve.\"\r\nImpact by the Numbers\r\nResource\tDirect Student Benefit\r\n34 Students\tGained daily access to charged, functional learning tools.\r\n32 Headphones\tEnabled private, focused auditory learning for the entire cohort.\r\n10+ Charging Points\tEliminated downtime caused by uncharged equipment.\r\n100% Equity\tProvided high-quality tech accessories to students from low-income households.\r\nExport to Sheets\r\n \r\nYour contribution didn't just buy cables and stands; it bought time, confidence, and opportunity. 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For students with significant disabilities—many of whom are nonverbal and rely heavily on visual and sensory input—the right tools are not luxuries. They are access points to learning.\r\nThe document camera has been especially powerful. Instead of simply listening to instructions, my students now see materials enlarged in real time—letters being formed, math manipulatives being modeled, books being read with visuals clearly projected. For visual learners, this makes abstract concepts concrete. I've seen increased attention span during literacy lessons and more independent participation during hands-on science activities. One of my quieter students, who typically disengages during whole-group instruction, now leans forward and tracks the projection carefully, pointing and responding when prompted. The technology has given him an entry point.\r\nThe printer has allowed me to design highly individualized materials—adapted reading passages, enlarged visuals, communication boards, and structured task cards aligned with each student's IEP goals. Personalization matters deeply in special education. When students see materials tailored specifically for them, their confidence increases. They recognize themselves as capable learners.\r\nThe sensory floor tiles have also become a favorite resource. Transitions can be challenging for my students, and the calming sensory stimulation helps regulate their bodies before returning to academic tasks. I've observed fewer dysregulated behaviors and smoother transitions between rotations. What may look like a simple resource is, in practice, a powerful self-regulation tool.\r\nFinally, the cleaning supplies have had a meaningful impact. Some of my students have health sensitivities, and maintaining a dust-free, sanitized environment is essential. 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PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center is
an urban public school
in Brooklyn, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 418 students
in grades Not specified with a student/teacher ratio of 6.7:1.
Its teachers have had 72 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center
$49,383
raised using DonorsChoose
72
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
305
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center has received support from
207 individuals from New York and
98 individuals out-of-state.
