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Mrs. Senne from Davenport, IA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adaptive Physical Education Equipment

Help me give my students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities in the adaptive physical class education with the appropriate equipment (foam hockey sticks, pucks, and balls)

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  • $696 goal

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Positive reasons for modified equipment for adaptive physical education

Inclusivity: Modified equipment helps ensure that students with varying abilities can engage in physical activities, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive limitations.

Safety: Adaptive equipment can make activities safer by reducing the risk of injury for students with physical disabilities. For example, softer balls, lower hoops, or specialized mats can minimize impact and ensure that students can engage in physical activities without the risk of harm.

Encouraging Participation: When equipment is adapted to suit the needs of individual students, it can motivate them to participate more actively, boosting their self-confidence and enjoyment in physical education.

Improved Skill Development: Modified equipment allows students with disabilities to develop and refine their motor skills, such as balance, coordination, strength, and endurance, at their own pace and in a supportive environment.

Promoting Independence: Adaptive equipment can enable students to engage in physical activities independently, fostering a sense of autonomy and self-reliance.

Engagement in Social Interaction: Modified equipment allows students with disabilities to interact with peers without feeling left out. This helps improve social skills, teamwork, and friendship development, which are important aspects of physical education.

Providing for Diverse Needs: Adaptive equipment allows teachers to customize activities based on each student's unique needs, ensuring that they can participate meaningfully.

Encouraging Physical Health: Modified equipment ensures that students with disabilities can still engage in physical activities, which helps improve their overall health, mobility, and fitness.

Mrs. Senne West High School Grades 9-12

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More than half 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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hockey Kit • Grainger $161.34 1 $161.34
Champion Sports Weighted Foam Bowling Pin Set - Pins Only • Amazon Business $58.67 2 $117.34
Sportime UltraFoam Bowling Ball, Weighted, Multi-Color, 1 Pound - 019899 • Amazon Business $38.92 2 $77.84
Champion Sports? Rounded Edge Foam Discs • Quill.com $49.94 1 $49.94
Eastpoint Sports Resin Bocce Ball Set- Features Deluxe Carry Case and All Accessories; Outdoor Fun for Kids, Teens and Adults • Amazon Business $48.45 1 $48.45
Sportime Juggling Scarves, 17 x 17 Inches, Set of 12, Pink - Nylon - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $13.49 2 $26.98
Beach Ball Multi-Color 20 in Dia • Grainger $5.30 2 $10.60
Beach Ball Multi-Color 16 in Dia • Grainger $4.04 2 $8.08
Franklin Sports Mini - Indoor Floor Hockey Balls for Kids - 6 Soft Foam Balls - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Beach Ball Multi-Color 12 in Dia • Grainger $3.37 2 $6.74

Materials cost

$515.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.70

Sales tax

 $35.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.30

Total project goal

$695.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $695.33

1 Donor

-$347.66

Donations toward project cost

-$295.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.15

match offer

-$347.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$295.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.15

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