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Ms. Yelena from Jackson Hts., NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Success: Providing Adaptive Equipment to Students In Need

Help me give my students with physical disabilities adaptive scissors, a crash pad for alternative seating, and bouncy bands for their chairs.

  • $461 goal

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Ms. Yelena has another project! Donate to Writing Is Fun: Handwriting Without Tears Workbooks to help her classroom.

$79 - complete this project and be a hero

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

This project aims to make a positive impact on the lives of students with disabilities by ensuring they have access to the adaptive equipment they require to thrive in their educational journey. This project seeks to raise funds and collect donations to purchase and distribute adaptive equipment such as adaptive scissors and sensory equipment.

This project holds immense importance for students with disabilities as it directly addresses the barriers they face in accessing education on an equal footing.

By providing adaptive equipment, we can empower these students to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential. Here's why your donation is crucial:

Inclusive Education: Adaptive equipment enables students with disabilities to fully participate in the classroom environment by providing alternative seating, tools that are made to support their needs, and options to get sensory input when learning.

Enhanced Learning Experience: With the right tools, students can engage more effectively in their learning process, improving their academic performance and overall educational experience.

Independence and Confidence: Access to adaptive equipment promotes independence among students allowing them to get the input they need and use all tools.

Long-term Impact: By investing in adaptive equipment, we are investing in the future of these students. Equipping them with the necessary tools sets them up for success not just in school but also in their personal and professional lives by giving them confidence because they are able to participate in all school activities.

Your donation to the "Tools for Success" project will directly contribute to breaking down barriers, fostering inclusivity, and empowering students with disabilities to reach their full potential. Together, we can make a difference in their lives and create a more inclusive society.

Ms. Yelena PS 212 Grades PreK-2

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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Jackson Hts., 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crash Mat, 3 x 4 Feet • School Specialty $168.97 1 $168.97
PETA Push Down Table Top Adapted Scissors, 5 Inch, Green/Blue • School Specialty $54.97 2 $109.94
Bouncy Bands for Elementary Chairs Blue (BBABBCB) • Staples $16.55 2 $33.10
Bouncy Bands for School Desk Blue (BBABBDB) • Staples $16.55 1 $16.55

Materials cost

$328.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.89

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.07

Total project goal

$460.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $460.45

5 Donors

-$395.36

Donations toward project cost

-$359.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.85

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.59

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 $0.00

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