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Ms. Ilona from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Need Support for Kids with Autism

Help me give my students weighted sensory vests to help give them the proprioceptive and deep pressure input that their bodies seek.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am an occupational therapist working with kids with Autism in an elementary school in Brooklyn. I could use more sensory regulation and adaptive supports to help my kids focus and stay on task. Weighted compression vests, brushes (for the body), weighted lap supports, wobble chair feet, writing/hand support, etc. will be so appreciated to help these kiddos excel, and with your support, help meet their sensory needs so they can reach their optimum level of performance. I will train the teachers and paraprofessionals on how to use the equipment.

Ms. Ilona PS 24 Grades PreK-2

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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Brooklyn, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bouncyband Portable Weighted 5 Pound Dual Textured Sensory Lap Pad for Kids • School Specialty $39.67 3 $119.01
Bouncy Bands Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet - Transform Chairs into Wobble Chairs • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.86 4 $111.44
ActiveChairs Kids Wobble Stool, Flexible Preschool & Elementary Classroom Seating, Improves Focus & Posture. ADHD/ADD Wiggle Chair, [Kids Active Fidget Chairs], 14" Stool, Ages 3-7, Purple • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Special Supplies Weighted Sensory Compression Vest for Kids with Processing Disorders, ADHD, and Autism, Calming and Supportive with Adjustable Weight Fit • Amazon Business $52.24 1 $52.24
Special Supplies Weighted Sensory Compression Vest for Kids with Processing Disorders, ADHD, and Autism, Calming and Supportive with Adjustable Weight Fit • Amazon Business $52.24 1 $52.24
Handi-Things HandiThings HandiWriters, Set of 3, Assorted Colors, Blue - Cotton - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Comfortable • School Specialty $21.74 1 $21.74
Wilbarger Therapy Brush, 2 Pack – Therapressure Brush for Occupational Therapy for Sensory Brushing – Designed by Patricia Wilbarger – Use as Part of the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Hand Grip Strengthener, Finger Exerciser, Grip Strength Trainer (6 PCS),New Material,Forearm Grip Workout, Finger Stretcher, Relieve Wrist Pain, Carpal Tunnel (Large) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (1884309) • Quill.com $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$446.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.08

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.82

Total project goal

$585.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $585.49

3 Donors

-$305.23

Donations toward project cost

-$259.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.78

match offer

-$280.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.04

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