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

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Kids with Autism Really Need an iPad

My students need an iPad to help them learn. We have a terrific group of lower income special needs students with autism who don't have access to iPads.

  • $528 goal

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Ms. Heichman has another project! Donate to Snack Success: Tasty Rewards for Hardworking Students to help her classroom.

$320 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

Help us learn! Students with autism need tools to stimulate their fine and gross motor skills while building their academic skills. They are amazed by technology and naturally gravitate toward any type of activities that are computer-based. They learn and don't even realize they're doing work!

Our students with autism come from low-income families in high poverty areas.

Our class is a typical melting pot of New York kids but these students are very special. Some can not speak but their eyes are bright, smiles are big and they love coming to school and learning new things. It is amazing all of the great technology that is available to help even young students with reading and math skills. Unfortunately, many of my students do not have access to a computer much less an iPad. The use of an iPad will allow learning to be more interactive and fun.

My Project

I am requesting an iPad to help reinforce reading and math skills. The iPad applications will help with letter and sound recognition, counting skills, addition, subtraction, letter/number writing, and much more. The use of technology in an early childhood classroom is very important. The iPad will also help my students learn how to use advanced technology. An iPad would enhance my students' love for learning and thirst for knowledge. Many of my students do not have any computers, and certainly not an iPad, in their homes. Having access to one at school is essential.

An iPad will provide a much richer learning environment and aid many more students with autism for years to come.

We really need an iPad to provide advanced technology and engage my special needs kids. Please support my project and help my young learners practice their basic skills with a touch of their finger!

Ms. Heichman PS231K @ PS215 Grades 3-5

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More than half 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 5 - 16 GB - 9.7' • Best Buy $399.99 1 $399.99

Materials cost

$399.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.06

Total project goal

$527.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $527.05

1 Donor

-$527.05

Donations toward project cost

-$447.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.06

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