I have a self-contained special education classroom of 13 students that are eager to learn in their own way. Many of my students are autistic and have difficulty focusing and learning using traditional teaching methods. Many of my students come to school without proper clothing, without having eaten, or without having enough sleep the night before. The school is a high poverty school with over 75% of the students receiving free and reduced lunches. Budget cuts have reduced the amount of funding available for teachers to acquire many items that these special students need. These students are more hands on learners and require concepts to be repeated more times than many other students require. Funds are not available to allow my students to access more hands on activities such as games, computers, reading chairs, sensory aids, snacks, or proper clothing and shoes. I have bought several things with my money but the needs of these students keep growing and I can't fund all their needs. These students are very special and need tools and materials to succeed in school. Please help provide students with that opportunity.