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Mrs. Yan from Staten Island, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPads for High School Students With Special Needs

My students need a full sized iPad 4 with a protective case to help them access their classroom curriculum

  • $450 goal

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My Students

Many of my students are bright, creative young adults whose various disabilities often prevent them from sharing all that they have to offer. My exciting job is to find ways to make it possible for them to reach their maximum potential in both academic and community settings.

The students that I work with vary in age and diagnosis.

They can be anywhere from 14-21 years of age and are diagnosed with autism and other developmental and learning delays. Our students are also being taught how to become a vital part of their local community while still engaging in academics. Often their days include going to vocational sites and being integrated within the community to prepare them for adulthood.They are in a special education program geared toward addressing their special needs related to their communication and learning deficits. Our program is located on the grounds of a much larger NYC general education public high school.

My Project

Our occupational therapy department does not currently include student friendly technology such as iPads, however, I am so eager to begin using an iPad to help my students overcome their communication and learning difficulties. An iPad with WiFi capabilities will help them learn how to do research on the Internet, learn how to access public transportation and information, look up available jobs, and engage in age appropriate leisure and therapeutic activities. It is my job to help prepare these students for the next phase of their life- adulthood. It is so necessary nowadays for young adults to be versed in technology. In addition, I am aware of many wonderful apps such as "Sentence Builder" and "Go Talk Now," which will enable my bright, creative students to express themselves in ways that they may have never thought possible. I am so excited to see what comes out of them when they have an alternate means to express themselves.

With all that an iPad has to offer my students lives will change for the better in so many ways!

As is always the case with technology, an iPad will open doors to a new world where they are able to overcome all the challenges related to their disability. It is my hope to use the iPad to help level the playing field for them to succeed as bright young adults in their communities.

Mrs. Yan Richard H Hungerford School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Staten Island, 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

25 students impacted 18donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad with Retina Display MD511LL/A (32GB, Wi-Fi, Black) 4th Generation (Certified Refurbished) • Amazon Business $329.99 1 $329.99
Ipad 2 / 3 / 4 Case Afranker Plastic Kid Proof Extreme Duty Dual Protective Back Cover with Kickstand and Sticker for Ipad 4 / 3 / 2 - Rainproof Sandproof Dust-proof Shockproof (Black/Olive) • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90

Materials cost

$346.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$382.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.43

Total project goal

$449.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $449.52

13 Donors

-$323.22

Donations toward project cost

-$275.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.38

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.30

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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