Project Riley

Project:Riley Speaks How new technology can influence and change the world for children who are non-verbal.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about “Project: Riley Speaks.” My name is Angie Kintigh and I am the Autism teacher for Carrollton Schools (kindergarten through 5th grade). I hold this project very dear to my heart as I have seen how frustrated a child can become by not being able to communicate her wants and needs. Again, I thank you for your time and consideration of supporting “Riley Speaks.”

Introducing: Miss Riley Riley is a beautiful 13 year old young lady. She loves making others laugh and being with her typical developing peers. Riley is currently transitioning from elementary school to junior high school. Riley is non-verbal and she has multiple diagnosis. She is able to make utterances and many individual sounds. Currently, the only way Riley is able to communicate is through sign language. This is great when working with special education teachers and her parents, but NOT when socializing with her peers, going out to eat, communicating with other staff and adults or just trying to be a normal teenager. Riley is restricted to communicate with only those who know sign language.

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Is limited on gross motor skills: walking by herself is a danger, as is maneuvering her body up and down stairs.

Is very delayed in cognitive skills; however, Riley is one smart cookie!!! (trust me!!!)Riley is addressing an envelope to mail a letter to her mom and dad. Completing this envelope was a huge success for Riley. She was so proud of her work as was I. This task took approximately 35 minutes; something that takes you and I only seconds.

Community Life Riley is a very active member of her community in her hometown. She has great family support. Her family always sees her as a child first then a child who has a disability. Riley participates in Special Olympics and is an active cheerleader and member of the Carroll Hills track team!

New Technology iPad This new technology allows children who are non-verbal to communicate with others effectively, follow daily schedules, and makes learning and completing tasks much less frustrating There are numerous apps such as “Proloquo2Go” that makes communicating as simple as touching a button. With the iPad, Riley will be able to speak intelligibly to all of her teachers, staff and classmates. Order her own lunch at the cafeteria/restaurant Communicate needs and wants When she is sick she will be able to address where she is feeling sick Complete classroom assignments with MUCH less frustration than using a pencil and paper Create and follow her own daily schedule to assist her in BEING AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.

Future Goals For all of my students, my goals, as well as their parents’ is to make each child as INDEPENDENT and as well educated as possible, as well as, to become a successful and respectable member of their community. Now, imagine not being able to communicate with others. Imagine knowing sign language and telling someone you need help but them just looking at you and shaking their head because they don’t understand. Imagine your child being non-verbal and unable to communicate with you. Imagine never hearing your child speak. Imagine having to guess why your child isn’t feeling well. Riley’s parents along with many others have encountered these and numerous other concerns. The iPad answers these concerns by providing a voice for these children. They give Riley and others the opportunity to speak.

Support: My main goal is to provide Riley with an iPad as she moves on to the Junior High School. I feel this is greatly needed to make her education as successful as possible. Ideally, I would love to have an iPad for all of the students in my classroom whom are non-verbal. This coming school year I will have 3 non-verbal students. Specs: The four iPads needed are: ,[object Object]

Currently available at http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad/select?mco=MjE0OTI0MDIfor $599.99 each.,[object Object]

Thank you again for your time and consideration. My students and myself greatly appreciate any assistance you are able to provide us with.With your assistance, you are providing a voice for students who are unable to speak for themselves. You are making their world more typical and normal. Youare providing a positive foundation for their future. Making a Difference for Riley Project: “Riley Speaks” with IPad Technology $ ______________ Mail To: The Legends Foundation Project: Riley Speaks 45 Clement Avenue Akron, Ohio 44319 330 714 3150 330 322 8495 Donate Online: www.LegendsFoundation.org THANK YOU!

Other LEVELS OF Giving and Gift Opportunities Support the Legends Foundation * www.LegendsFoundation.org Your donation supports the good deeds and experiences of the Legends which allow the opportunity to educate businesses, universalities, churches, correctional centers and schools. We encourage unrestricted gifts to the Legends general fund, which provides both long-term stability and the flexibility to fund important emerging and ongoing projects. Legends donors will be invited to various outreach events and receive e-newsletters, briefs and other Legends publications. Legends Foundation Benefactor $100,000 lifetime contribution Honorary listing for those who have donated more than $100,000 in their lifetime or have committed $100,000 or more through their estate plans, which may include naming Legends Foundation as a beneficiary of a will, revocable trust, irrevocable trust, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. Director’s Circle $10,000 contribution Donors will be recognized and stewarded at the highest level. Donors at this level will have priority seating at Legends events. Donors will have name on letterhead and Legends web site. Leadership Circle $2,500 contribution Donors will be recognized and stewarded at the $2,500 Leadership Circle level. Special Friends $500 contribution Donors will be recognized and stewarded as a $500 Special Friend of the Legends. ALL GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW

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