I teach children with Special Needs in the UK and for any huge pieces of equipment we need, that are just not possible out of school funds, we have had gifts fron the Round Table, Rotary International and the Masons. I know Rotary is very active in USA but don't know about the others but there must be something like them there. Try asking for a specific piece of equipment from them, you never know.. Good luck.

And for all those Catters who have railled against schools not providing, I quite agree, if the governments want a good standard of education they need to put their hands in their pockets and pay for it, including teachers salaries (now that's the Trade union Official in me talking..)

Happy New Year.