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Mrs. Chait from Jamaica, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPads for Special Education

Help me give my students an incredibly helpful range of tools and features that cater to diverse learning needs.

  • $5,552 goal

This project expired on May 14, 2025.

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My Project

I am a special education teacher for a 2-3 self-contained class. I currently have 13 students who would greatly benefit from the technology offered by the iPads. What I love about working with special education self-contained students is the deep sense of connection and the unique, rewarding experiences that come from seeing their growth and progress.

iPads can be incredibly helpful for special education students by offering a wide range of tools and features that cater to diverse learning needs.

Some key benefits include:

Customization: iPads can be tailored with accessibility settings like VoiceOver (text-to-speech), magnification, and high-contrast visuals to meet the specific needs of each student.

Assistive Apps: There are numerous apps designed for special education, such as communication apps (e.g., Proloquo2Go for nonverbal students), visual scheduling tools, and apps that support literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning skills.

Interactive Learning: iPads provide interactive, engaging content that can be more motivating for students, especially those with learning disabilities. Games, videos, and interactive stories make learning more dynamic.

Multimedia Support: Students can use images, videos, and audio to better understand concepts, helping those with cognitive or communication difficulties.

Fostering Independence: iPads allow students to work at their own pace, providing opportunities for both guided and independent practice.

Collaboration and Communication: For students with social or communication difficulties, iPads can help facilitate interaction with peers and teachers through digital communication, whether via text, pictures, or voice.

Portability and Flexibility: iPads are portable, meaning students can take them to different learning environments or use them during therapy sessions, making them versatile tools in and outside of the classroom.

Mrs. Chait Cynthia Jenkins Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Jamaica, 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

Never Before Funded 13 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 12 $4,188.00
Pearington 16 Device Portable Table Top Charging and Storage Cabinet for iPads, Chromebooks and Laptop Computers, Up to 17-inch Screen Size, Bonus Shelf, Side Handles, Locking Front Door, Cable Clips • Amazon Business $233.51 1 $233.51
VIKESI for iPad 10th Generation Case 2022, 10.9 Inch Case with Clear Transparent Back and TPU Shockproof Frame Cover [Built-in Pencil Holder, Support Auto Sleep/Wake] -Black • Amazon Business $16.48 12 $197.76

Materials cost

$4,619.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$69.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,718.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$832.69

Total project goal

$5,551.25

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