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Ms. Paccione from Flushing, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Talk!

My students need communication devices because they are non-verbal.

  • $1,020 goal

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My Students

Imagine not being able to talk. Imagine being dependent on others to anticipate your wants and needs. Imagine your only mode of communication is gestures. Welcome to the world of my students.

My students are autistic non verbal adolescents.

Every day is filled with frustration because they rely on others to anticipate their desires and they are often disappointed. At times they throw a tantrum because they are unable to communicate what they want. Other times, they withdraw because they have given up trying to be understood. They are in a special education public school in New York City.

My Project

The communication devices will enable my students to have voices. I will be able to teach them how to communicate and ease their frustration because now they will be able to request what they want and receive it. These devices will teach them the benefits of communication and how they can have an effect on their surroundings by using the devices.

My students inability to communicate darkens their world.

I hope to be an Annie Sullivan to their Helen Keller and show them that despite their disability they can communicate and make their world a brighter place.

Ms. Paccione PS Q177 Robin Sue Ward School Grades 6-8

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.

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Flushing, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

4 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RECORDER GO TALK 4+ • Abilitations, Inc. $170.99 1 $170.99
COMMUNICATION DEVICE: QUICKTALKER 12 • Abilitations, Inc. $180.50 1 $180.50
COMMUNICATION DEVICE: QUICKTALKER 23 • Abilitations, Inc. $199.50 1 $199.50
COMMUNICATION DEVICE: QUICKTALKER 23 • Abilitations, Inc. $199.50 1 $199.50

Materials cost

$750.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $75.05

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$866.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.96

Total project goal

$1,019.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,019.76

1 Donor

-$1,019.76

Donations toward project cost

-$866.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$152.96

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