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

A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Gerald independence - we're $950 away.

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Victor T. Rodriguez
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San Fernando
Gerald lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at San Fernando 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 $950. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Gerald could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $950 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $850 • Fitting and training sessions: $35 • Delivery and set-up: $30 • First-year servicing plan: $35 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Victor

Updates from Victor

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($480 in total) I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from San Fernando: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $45 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Thinking of you, Victor. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

    • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

      • hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • keep going. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

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