You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Block from Flushing, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Block is requesting

The World Through Their Eyes

My students need a shock proof camera.

  • $283 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Block for her next project!

Help Ms. Block

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Block for her next project!

My Students

Young adults with Autism and other disabilities have a difficult time finding age appropriate interests. My 12-14 year old students have been known to play with baby toys and even watch Barney! It is challenging finding hobbies for them that are age appropriate.

My class is made up of 12-14 year old young adults with Autism and a variety of other disabilities.

Most of my students are non-verbal and need help with most daily activities. We are in a self-contained school for children with special needs. In their free time they work on puzzles, draw, play with dolls and play on the computer. When they are on the computer they are usually looking at cartoons geared towards 3 year old children. When they are home their interests are not so different, they watch Barney, Sesame Street and other television shows and videos that are not age appropriate.

My Project

I recently discovered that some of my students are interested in photography. They have taken pictures of their friends and favorite items. This is a fabulous and age appropriate hobby for them. At the end of the day I have uploaded the pictures to the computer and I get to see the world from their perspective. Not only is it a great hobby, but it has encouraged language and communication from my students. They really enjoy seeing their own pictures as well as pictures of each other. All of my students have gotten involved in this activity and are all enjoying it.

Recently our beloved class camera fell and was damaged beyond repair.

I do not want to see my students regress to their old interests. My students are young adults and need to have age appropriate choices for their free time. Please help us by replacing our camera with a shock proof one that will last for a long time.

Ms. Block PS Q177 Robin Sue Ward School Grades 6-8

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. Block

Flushing, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

6 students impacted 8donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Block is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Olympus Digital Cameras Tough 3000, Green • Quill $199.99 1 $199.99

Materials cost

$199.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$239.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.35

Total project goal

$282.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $282.34

6 Donors

-$120.41

Donations toward project cost

-$102.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.06

match offer

-$161.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Block and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/the-world-through-their-eyes/493535/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":6,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Block","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1163987269","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Flushing","teachersOnPage":[45527],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":493535,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"45527":{"owner":"Ms. Block","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[493535],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-4_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":52161,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["ODI4OTM2","NjY3ODEz","NjAwOTQ2","ODI4NTY5","ODI3ODky","NjgyMDcz","ODA5ODQ4"],"teacherId":45527,"schoolCounty":"Queens","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}