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Mr. Melluso from Brooklyn, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology for Special Needs Students

My students need a tablet computer to aide them in their learning because they have limited mobility secondary to cerebral palsy, and spectrum related disablities.

  • $295 goal

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My Students

Most of you don't know what it's like to work with kids who have a disability that limits your movement or hinders the way you think, but I do. I'm an Occupational Therapist that works with kids that have an array of disabilities. A tablet will increase there ability to pursue learning objectives.

The kids that I work with have disabilities that range from cerebral palsy to autism.

They live in low socioeconomic areas and don't have access to technology that can increase their independence. Learning with a tablet will introduce technology that can improve access to school related concepts that a computer could not.

My Project

I'm requesting a tablet because some of my students have difficulty moving their arms, hands, and fingers. A tablet is easier to use compared to a computer/keyboard because access to applications is applied by just touching the screen for a brief period of time. This will improve independence when completing school related activities.

Giving kids with disabilities the opportunity to become independent in school related activities can only promote a sense of confidence that will enable them to take on challenges in the next stages of life.

Mr. Melluso William Maxwell Career Technical High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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

24 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Coby Kyros Tablet with 4GB Memory and Capacitive Touch Screen - Black • Best Buy $199.99 1 $199.99

Materials cost

$199.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$249.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.12

Total project goal

$294.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $294.11

4 Donors

-$294.11

Donations toward project cost

-$249.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.12

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 $0.00

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