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A communication tablet with eye tracking for Gbenga: help me move freely
A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Gbenga independence - we're $650 away.
🇳🇬 Ogbomosho, Oyo, Nigeria507 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Ogbomosho General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a communication tablet with eye tracking. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $650.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $650 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $560
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• Delivery and set-up: $10
• First-year servicing plan: $40
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Gbenga?
Thank you. If you're in Ogbomosho I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Ogbomosho.
Thinking of you, Gbenga. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Zaporizhzhia
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Birmingham.
Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Málaga donated after I showed her your page.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. Wishing Gbenga a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Chattogram.
Keep going, Gbenga. Shared this with my family.
Thanks for sharing this, Gbenga. Get well soon.