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Ms. Kayla from Akron, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Occupational Therapy Needs

Help me give my students adaptive switch toys to provide engaging, accessible, and therapeutic play opportunities for children with physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities.

  • $681 goal

This project expired on April 6, 2025.

This project expired on April 6, 2025.

My Project

I am an occupational therapist. I work with special needs students to facilitate increased development of their fine motor skills, visual motor skills, self-care skills, pre-vocational skills, and life skills. I currently am working with students with limited motor abilities, who require specialized equipment to participate in play and school activities. I would like to provide these students with adaptive switch toys that will allow them to improve their motor skills in a fun way. These toys are specifically designed to provide engaging, accessible, and therapeutic play opportunities for children with physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities. Investing in these adaptive toys will help foster inclusivity and provide students with the opportunity to explore, learn, and develop in a more accessible and enjoyable way. Your support would greatly contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for our students.

Ms. Kayla Springfield High School Grades 6-8

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Akron, OH View local requests

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
Switch Adapted Fun Gears | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $73.71 1 $73.71
The Best AbleNet Buddy Button Switch; 56100 • Amazon Business $73.51 1 $73.51
Adaptive Switch | Extra Sensitive - Red | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99
Switch Adapted Bubble Machine | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $52.37 1 $52.37
Switch Adapted Clip On Fan - Green | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $52.37 1 $52.37
Switch Adapted Walking, Tail Wagging, Barking and Somersault Puppy | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $51.40 1 $51.40
Switch Adapted Disco Ball Light | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $50.43 1 $50.43
Switch Adapted Coloring Changing Tornado | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $50.43 1 $50.43
EazyHold Silicone Universal Cuff Aid for Limited Hand Grip, Cerebral Palsy, Therapy, Adaptive Eating Tableware Spoon Fork Holder, Disabled Assistive Equipment (Youth to Adult-5 Pack) • Amazon Business $39.75 1 $39.75
10pcs Random Silicone Tie-dye Push pop Bubble Fidget Toy, Autism Special Needs Stress Reliever, Squeeze Sensory Tools to Relieve Emotional Stress for Kids Adults，Party Toys • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$539.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.01

Total project goal

$680.05

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