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Mr. Toussaint from Rosedale, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An iPad is a Window to the World

Help me give my students a new iPad Apple -13-inch iPad Air M2 for our classroom. With such a device, we will have access to a selection of educational platforms especially to help kids with dyslexia, autism, ADHD.

  • 2 donors
  • $680 still needed

expires Jul 20

  • 2 donors
  • $680 still needed
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My Project

I am a dedicated teacher of a vibrant and diverse group of 4th-5th grade students with special needs, including dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. Although my pupils are intelligent, imaginative, and motivated to learn, they encounter certain difficulties that call for specialized resources in order to reach their greatest potential. When it comes to offering inclusive and successful educational experiences for students with different needs, technology—especially iPads—has changed the game.

What We Need: We are seeking funding to purchase a new iPad for our classroom.

With such a device, we will have access to a large selection of educational applications created especially to help pupils with dyslexia, autism, and ADHD thanks to this tablet. The iPad will enable my pupils to connect with their studies in ways that suit their unique learning preferences thanks to capabilities like text-to-speech, interactive learning resources, and adjustable settings.

How It Will Help:

For Students with Dyslexia: Apps with dyslexia-friendly fonts and audio support can make reading and writing more accessible and less frustrating.

For Students with Autism: Visual schedules, communication tools, and social skills apps can help improve their daily classroom interactions and learning experience.

For Students with ADHD: Interactive, gamified learning platforms can sustain attention and make education more engaging and rewarding.

Digital Storytelling: Students will create collaborative digital stories or e-books with the help of apps like Book Creator, StoryJumper, or Canva.

Every child should have the chance to succeed, and with your help, we can establish a classroom where every student feels encouraged to reach their full potential. For my amazing students, the iPad will be more than simply a tool; it will be a means of achieving success, freedom, and a deeper understanding of the world.

Mr. Toussaint PS 195 William Haberle Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Rosedale, NY View local requests

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

11 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $799.00 1 $799.00

Materials cost

$799.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$840.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.41

Total project goal

$989.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $989.39

1 Donor

-$155.00

Donations toward project cost

-$131.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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 $679.39

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