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Ms. Mathew from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Giving Everyone a Voice!

Help me give my students the opportunity to participate in class! I work with many students who are non-speaking, and because of that, they might not have a chance to answer questions. Please give them a chance!

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My Project

I'm requesting these communication devices to give my non-speaking students an opportunity to answer in class. Typically, teachers will use static display communication devices (such as these) to allow minimally verbal students an opportunity to answer "wh" questions in class. They can also be used to facilitate peer to peer interactions. I've always appreciated such devices because they give all students a voice! Both non-speaking and speaking students enjoy using communication devices. I've seen students who are verbal but prefer pressing a button on the communication device because they are shy. In addition, using a communication device serves as a visual for all students and provides them with options for answers.

Another reason I'm asking for these devices is because the teachers I work with would benefit from using them.

Many experienced teachers have acquired devices over the years, but the two teachers I work with are newer so they have not gotten communication devices for their classrooms yet. I have seen how devices have helped other teachers and classrooms, and I would like my two colleagues to help their classrooms just the same! Devices can be programmed to include words relating to different subjects, and words can be changed to reflect the target vocabulary for different months.

My students are eager and ready to learn. Many of my younger students in grades Kindergarten through second grade are very enthusiastic and waiting for an opportunity to participate. Not all of my students are communicating verbally yet, but I would like to give them alternative means to respond so they get to shine too. I think all students feel proud when they answer a question correctly in class, so I want to give all my students that opportunity. I hope you can help make this a possibility for my classes!

Ms. Mathew PS K396 Sid Miller Academy Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Mathew

Brooklyn, NY 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

19 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AbleNet QuickTalker 12 - Portable Multi-Message Speech Device with FeatherTouch Technology, 48 Messages, 5 Recording Levels, and Durable Design, AAC Communication Device for Non Verbal Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $259.73 2 $519.46

Materials cost

$519.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.34

Total project goal

$655.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $655.59

15 Donors

-$651.47

Donations toward project cost

-$557.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.12

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 $0.00

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