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Mrs. Curcio from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About...

Help me give my students a voice to communicate their wants and needs.

  • 1 donor
  • $196 still needed

expires Jun 27

  • 1 donor
  • $196 still needed
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My Project

My Autistic students are very eager and have a lot to say! They are predominantly non-speaking or minimally speaking and need a way to communicate their wants, needs, and ideas. My students become frustrated throughout the day from not being able to express themselves. This often leads to them shutting down and losing confidence.

The AbleNet BIGmack AAC device will provide a voice for my students to communicate!

I can communicate a message up to 2-minutes long using the AAC device. This will allow my students to request "I want," "more," and "I need help" simply by pressing the button. My students will also be able to ask questions, such as, "Can I go to the bathroom?"

The FRQNTKPA 8 Color Voice Recording Button will allow me to record a word or phrase on each button and attach a corresponding picture. This will enhance classroom instruction, as it will keep my students engaged and promote their participation by either repeating the sound, or pressing the button that indicates their response to a question.

Please help me give my students a way to communicate. The AAC Communication Device and Color Voice Recording Buttons will allow my students to communicate their wants and needs, which will significantly improve their learning and self-confidence. My students deserve to be successful and FEEL successful!

Mrs. Curcio PS 169M Robert F Kennedy Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

230 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AbleNet BIGmack AAC Communication Device - Speech Therapy Communication Aid for Nonverbal Kids & Adults - Product Number #10000041 • Amazon Business $151.92 4 $607.68
FRQNTKPA 8 Color Voice Recording Button, Dog Buttons for Communication Pet Training Buzzer, 30 Second Record & Playback, Funny Gift for Study Office Home - 8 Color Packs • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88

Materials cost

$636.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$676.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.31

Total project goal

$795.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $795.42

1 Donor

-$600.00

Donations toward project cost

-$510.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.00

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 $195.42

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