I'm really kicking myself for missing the posts about these earlier projects! Mr. D. is[, I believe, a hero. I've never seen these technologies, but I have seen how much students with disabilities struggle without appropriate assistive technologies...wow...
Anyhow, in the theme of the moment, some might be interested in the
Let's Get Cooking!! project:
"I provide occupational therapy services at a Title One school (>65% poverty). One of my classes consists of 8 students with moderate mental disabilities and some of the children also have physical disabilities.
Our supply funds are very limited, so I'm asking for your help to provide these wonderful students with a few items that we need for the classroom. Part of the moderate mental disabilities curriculum is to learn functional daily living skills. Simple cooking activities would help these kids become more independent as well as work on other skills including fine motor, math, and reading. Something as simple as opening a can of soup, pouring it in a bowl, and putting it in the microwave is a challenge for these kids. Imagine the sense of accomplishment when they learn these basic living skills.
Because our funding is very limited, our supplies/equipment is very limited. The few items that we do have are quite old and not in good working order.
Having a new microwave, toaster oven, and pitcher will provide many opportunities for these kids to cook and become more independent in the process. By funding this proposal, you will undoubtedly provide many smiles to these special kids' faces!!
$144 to go.
The difference that learning independent living skills for these students will make in the paths in life that will be open to them, and how they feel about themselves....I can't tell you, but maybe you can imagine.
Anyhow, just thought some folk might be interested
