Special Needs AI

Special Needs AI (SNAI)

Create, design, and share your very own digital book with the help of AI, storytelling tools, and caring support. Special Needs AI (SNAI) is a small-group publishing program from Tech Time Cincinnati Foundation designed for students ages 7–13 who enjoy creativity, technology, and hands-on learning.

In this pilot program, students will use artificial intelligence as a creative helper while learning how to turn their ideas into an original digital storybook. With guidance from instructors, students will build characters, plan their story, design pages, and create a finished book using Canva. Every project is based on the student’s own imagination—AI is simply a tool to support the process.

What students do

Students in SNAI will:

• Brainstorm story ideas and characters.

• Build a simple storyboard.

• Create pages and illustrations in Canva.

• Practice basic typing, editing, and digital design skills.

• Listen to and watch digital storybooks for inspiration on YouTube.

• Complete their own digital book by the end of the session.

This program is designed to be structured, creative, and encouraging. Students will work in a supportive environment with predictable routines, step-by-step instruction, visual examples, and time to create at their own pace.

Showcase and awards

At the end of the session, families will be invited to attend a special Digital Book Showcase where students can share their finished work. Instead of public voting, students will be recognized through positive award categories that celebrate creativity, effort, imagination, and growth.

Possible awards may include:

• Most Creative Story

• Best Characters

• Brightest Imagination

• Storytelling Star

• Design Excellence

• Perseverance Award

Learning style

SNAI is built for students who benefit from:

• Small-group instruction.

• Repetition and routine.

• Visual learning.

• Guided technology use.

• Creative expression through stories and pictures.

• Family support and celebration.

This is a pilot program, so class activities are paced to support participation, confidence, and completion rather than pressure or competition.

Schedule

Pilot schedule:

• Days: Monday through Thursday

• Length: 2 weeks

• Class time: 2 hours per day

• Total: 16 instructional hours

2-hour structure:

• 15 minutes: Welcome, routine, and visual agenda.

• 20 minutes: Story inspiration or digital book listening.

• 45 minutes: Guided creation in Canva.

• 10 minutes: Break.

• 25 minutes: Continue book work.

• 5 minutes: Wrap-up and parent notes.
   

Participation requirements

SNAI is designed for students ages 7–13 who can participate in a small-group computer-based class and use a mouse and keyboard with limited assistance.

Support Requirement
Students who require 1:1 behavioral, attention, or participation support must attend with a parent, guardian, or approved support aide.
 

Tuition

You could list it like this:

• Standard Tuition: $427

• Scholarship Tuition: $377

• Format: Flat fee for full 2-week session

• Seats: Limited for beta enrollment

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