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Ms. Joy Sison Dalisay from Crow Agency, MT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Communication and Learning: iPad Minis for SPED Students

Help me give my students an iPad to access communication apps because these devices provide a versatile and effective means of expression for students with speech or language impairments.

  • $1,078 goal

This project expired on June 2, 2025.

This project expired on June 2, 2025.

My Project

This project aims to provide iPad Minis for SPED (Special Education) students, enabling them to access a wide range of communication and learning apps designed to support their individual needs. The iPads will be preloaded with specialized applications that facilitate speech, language development, and personalized learning experiences. These devices will serve as a tool to enhance communication for non-verbal or speech-impaired students through apps like AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems, which allow students to express themselves using pictures, symbols, and text-to-speech features. Additionally, the iPads will support interactive educational apps that engage students in learning activities tailored to their developmental levels, promoting academic skills, social interaction, and cognitive development.

The iPad Minis will make a significant difference in the lives of SPED students by providing them with an accessible, user-friendly device that caters to their unique learning needs.

For many students, verbal communication can be a challenge, and iPads equipped with communication apps offer an alternative means for self-expression, making them feel heard and understood. This fosters greater independence and boosts self-esteem. Moreover, the iPads will facilitate personalized learning experiences, allowing students to work at their own pace with materials suited to their learning styles. The use of interactive, engaging apps also helps keep students motivated and focused, creating a more inclusive learning environment. By integrating these tools, the project aims to enhance the overall educational experience for SPED students, empowering them to communicate, learn, and participate more fully in the classroom and beyond.

Ms. Joy Sison Dalisay Crow Agency Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad mini (A17 Pro chip) - Built for Apple Intelligence - Wi-Fi 256GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $599.00 1 $599.00
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00
Apple Pencil - stylus for tablet - USB-C • Best Buy Education $79.00 1 $79.00
SaharaCase - ZeroDamage Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) and Apple iPad mini (6th Generation 2021) - Clear • Best Buy Education $29.56 1 $29.56
SaharaCase - ESR Folio Case for Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) and Apple iPad mini (6th Generation 2021) - Rose Gold • Best Buy Education $29.56 1 $29.56
Ailun 2 Pack Screen Protector for iPad 10th Generation 10.9 Inch Display 2022 Tempered Glass [Face ID & Apple Pencil Compatible] Ultra Sensitive Case Friendly [2 Pack] • Amazon Business $6.96 1 $6.96

Materials cost

$873.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$916.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.68

Total project goal

$1,077.86

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