Skip to content
HelpBLESS
MoneyDisability & accessibilityUrgent

A communication tablet with eye tracking for Dustin: help Dustin move freely

A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Dustin independence - we're $2,800 away.

Anywhere in the world2,208 views
Stella H. Edwards
Email verified
Lethbridge
Dustin lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Lethbridge General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a communication tablet with eye tracking. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,800. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Dustin could join the school sports day. It would change everyday life for the whole family. We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $2,800 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $2,200 • Fitting and training sessions: $300 • Delivery and set-up: $130 • First-year servicing plan: $170 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Stella

Updates from Stella

  1. We're at 27% thanks to 24 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $719 raised so far (26%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($406 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Vinod C. Krishnamurthy 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Jagadish W. Murthy 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Sending love. Been where you are, it gets better. - Duque de Caxias”

  • Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $30
  • Imran Habib Khatun 🇧🇩 · $20

    “Thought of Dustin all day after reading this. - Cox's Bazar”

  • Emma Eva Meijers 🇳🇱 · $5
  • Ananya P. Dwivedi 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Saw your post and had to give. - Dwarka”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Favour Grace Nnamdi 🇳🇬 · $250
  • Courtney B. Porter 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Eoin Thompson 🇮🇪 · $10
  • Oky Umar Santoso 🇮🇩 · $25

    “Happy to help. Thought of Dustin all day after reading this.”

  • Naledi L. Davids 🇿🇦 · $20

    “Best of luck. My mother told me about this one. - Soweto”

  • Irene P. Lara 🇪🇸 · $15

    “Sending love. My father told me about this one. - Alcalá de Henares”

  • Micah A. Calloway 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Camila T. Ramos 🇦🇷 · $5

    “Thought of Dustin all day after reading this. - Mar del Plata”

  • Ayesha Rabia Bhatti 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Easton Ashworth 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Good luck. Hope the August deadline works out. - Liverpool”

Reviews

3.9(7 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Talha Kamran Baig🇵🇰Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Princess G. Abad🇵🇭Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Dhanush E. Panicker🇮🇳Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Lucas C. Greene🇬🇧Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Adriana Alina Serban🇷🇴Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Saraswathi R. Nadar🇮🇳Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Nazia Noreen Warraich🇵🇰Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Good luck, Stella. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

    • Anita D. ThakurAddress verified

      hope things get better soon, Stella. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

      • Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!

        • Mubashir Saad MirzaPhoto verified

          Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from New Delhi

          • Wishing you the best, Stella. Shared this with my family

            • Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together!

              • sending good thoughts, Stella. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Lethbridge.

                $2,081.50 raised of $2,800

                Give

                More people who need help