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Ms. Kaminsky from Staten Island, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech Solutions for Special Needs Students!

Help me give my students 2 iPads and strong cases to help them overcome the challenges that they face due to their disabilities.

  • $867 goal

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Ms. Kaminsky has another project! Donate to To Cognition and Beyond to help her classroom.

$828 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

Our occupational therapy department works with students of elementary school age range (5-10). We work with students of different functional abilities and needs. Our students are special because they are driven to learn and are always looking to explore their environment to aid in the learning process.

Our students are motivated by the success they achieve, and I find the process of helping the students achieve their goals rewarding.

Just seeing the smiles on their faces makes the work day so much better.

The students that we serve come from a low income community on Staten Island. They face many environmental challenges that limit early exposure to a well rounded, multi-sensory educational experience. It is my job to ensure that once they come to school they have everything they need to succeed!

My Project

As an occupational therapist in one of NYC's high-needs schools, I encounter struggling students on a daily basis. My children not only experience an environmental disadvantage, but often physical, mental, and emotional disadvantages as well.

Many do not have access to computers, tablets, or even developmentally appropriate toys at home.

They come to school having had limited exposure to these things and thus are limited in their development.

It is my role in the school to help them overcome any hurdles that they face when trying to be successful in their classrooms. With diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, language impairments, and learning disabilities the hurdles are high and numerous.

With iPads available my students will be able to access various educational and therapeutic apps to help them catch up with their non-disabled peers. In addition we all know how motivating technology is to all children regardless of their functional ability.

My students will not only benefit educationally from your donation, but will also have access to something they love and otherwise may never experience.

Thank you in advance for helping me and my students achieve success within NYC's public education system!

Ms. Kaminsky PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Staten Island, 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

80 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Gold • Best Buy Education $332.26 2 $664.52
LEDNICEKER Kids Case for New iPad 9.7 2018/2017 - Built-in Screen Protector Light Weight Shock Proof Handle Friendly Convertible Stand Kids Case for New iPad 9.7 2017/2018 (ipad 5&6) - Purple • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LEDNICEKER Kids Case for New iPad 9.7 2018/2017 - Built-in Screen Protector Light Weight Shock Proof Handle Friendly Convertible Stand Kids Case for New iPad 9.7 2017/2018 (ipad 5&6) - Blue • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$696.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$736.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.05

Total project goal

$867.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $867.00

14 Donors

-$712.00

Donations toward project cost

-$605.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.80

Matching donations from our partners

-$155.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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 $0.00

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