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Mrs. C. from Johns Island, SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adaptive Toys and Switches for Special Need Students

My project needs 2 switches and 4 adapted reward switch toys.

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Special Gifts for Special kids. I teach special education for students with moderate and profound mental retardation. We are located in a self-contained classroom in a rural area. Currently,there are 5 students in the class with expected increase in numbers of students due to increased population in the area. Three students are in wheelchairs and 2 have poor fine and gross motor skills. The class is staffed by a teacher with 28 years experience in working with moderate and severe mentally disabled children and 3 assistants.

Due to funding, we are unable to buy switches and switch toys which would enable these children to participate in enjoyable activities and increase their self-esteem and motor skills. Switches are large disks that attach to adaptive reward toys. It only takes light pressure to push the switch which activates the toy. This can open up a whole new world for a child by giving them some independence in being able to operate a toy independently. We have borrowed one switch and one toy that we are using with the students. They have really enjoyed the toy seeing the dog walk and bark but it is time for little Spot to go back to it's owner.

I would like to set up a center with two switches and four adapted toys. This center would be open each day. They would be able to make a choice of what animal they would like to activate (Rooster,Crocodile,Frog or Dog). The teacher or assistant would sit beside the student and prompt then to push the switch. They will learn cause and effect relationships that we often take for granted when we flip a switch and a light comes on. Most importantly, these toys will add some fun and enjoyment to their day. We would appreciate any help you could give our wonderful children.

You will make it possible for our special students to do something on their own. Please help put a smile on the face of a special child. Thank You!!!

Mrs. C. Angel Oak Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Johns Island, SC View local requests

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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colored Disc Switches — Yellow • Abilitations, Inc. $45.99 1 $45.99
Colored Disc Switches — Red • Abilitations, Inc. $45.99 1 $45.99
Reward Animals — Droopy Basset • Abilitations, Inc. $42.99 1 $42.99
Reward Animals — Fenton Frog • Abilitations, Inc. $42.99 1 $42.99
Reward Toys (Effect) — Crocodile Allie • Abilitations, Inc. $48.99 1 $48.99
Reward Toys (Effect) — Rikki Rooster • Abilitations, Inc. $48.99 1 $48.99

Materials cost

$275.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.59

Sales tax

 $13.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$341.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.85

Total project goal

$415.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.85

2 Donors

-$401.18

Donations toward project cost

-$341.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.67

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