Funded Dec 5, 2019As many of you know, technology is the path to success world wide.
What you may be unaware of is the impact technology plays in the school setting. In particular, it has a strong impact for children who are not able to use their own voice due to medical reasons, various developmental disabilities and diagnosis such as Autism.
The gift you gave by helping me raise money to purchase IPADS and TouchChat apps to put on the IPAD has allowed for augmentative, alternative communication (AAC) for these little people that will forever shape and mold who they will become now that they "have a voice".
While my students are not able to write letters them selves to thank you because of the severity of their disabilities, I am able to share photos and videos that capture exactly what it is like for them to be able to have a conversation, make their needs known, convey a thought and socialize on some level with being able to answer basic questions that could some day protect them out on the streets...the very basic of information such as "what is your name"? and "where do you live"?
I am amazed every day by their enthusiasm and desire to learn as well as their motivation and the new things they are doing every day. My hope is to get more IPADs and technology into the classrooms for the most effective training and carry over.
Mostly, I aim to make a difference in their lives by letting them know that they "do have a voice" and we want them to be heard, by giving them the tools, instruction and therapy to get there.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Lee