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Ms. Sherlyn Suarez from Queens Village, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech for Talking

Help me give my students that require AAC the gift of fully charged technology to give them a voice throughout the school day !

  • $227 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As a dedicated speech therapist, I am honored to work with an incredible group of nonverbal students on the autism spectrum. Each day, I am inspired by their unique perspectives, determination, and resilience. My students teach me the true meaning of perseverance and the importance of communication. However, these amazing children face significant challenges in expressing their needs, thoughts, and emotions. This is where Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices become vital. By providing my students with a charging port for their AAC devices, we are ensuring that these essential tools are always ready for use, giving them the voice they need to advocate for themselves and fully participate in their educational experience. The specific charging port I am requesting will make a transformative difference in my students' learning. Ensuring that AAC devices are always charged and ready will empower students to communicate their basic needs, such as asking for a break, requesting help, or indicating discomfort. It will facilitate social interactions with peers, promoting inclusion, engagement in class activities and building friendships. Most importantly, reliable access to functioning AAC devices fosters independence and allows students to express their preferences.

What truly makes my students special is their unwavering spirit and their diverse ways of understanding and interacting with the world.

They are bright, curious, and eager to learn, despite the communication barriers they face. Each of them has unique strengths and talents that deserve to be nurtured and celebrated. By supporting this project, you are not only providing essential tools for learning but also honoring the potential and individuality of every child. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has a voice. Thank you for considering this project and for your generosity in helping my students reach their full potential.

Ms. Sherlyn Suarez P177Q at Martin Van Buren Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Sherlyn Suarez

Queens Village, NY 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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearington 12 Device Portable Charging Station for Tablets, iPads, Chromebooks, and Laptop Computers with Lock, Surge Protection, for Classroom or Office • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99

Materials cost

$159.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.95

Total project goal

$226.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.34

5 Donors

-$226.34

Donations toward project cost

-$192.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.95

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 $0.00

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