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A communication tablet with eye tracking for Jade: help Jade move freely
Help Jade get a communication tablet with eye tracking so She can speak with the people around her.
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Jade lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Chattanooga General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a communication tablet with eye tracking. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,100.
Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Jade could speak with the people around her. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $8,100 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $7,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $220
• Delivery and set-up: $55
• First-year servicing plan: $325
Thanks for reading all this.
- Josephine
Updates from Josephine
Good news. Because of your gifts ($660 in total) I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jade.
Communication tablet with eye tracking is $7,500 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.
praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Reading.
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless!
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Chattanooga
Thinking of you and your family, Josephine. Wishing Jade a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Ottawa donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Josephine. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from San Diego
Hope it all works out, Josephine. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!
Any update on how things are going in Chattanooga?
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
good luck, Josephine. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Keep going, Josephine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Chattanooga.
Take care, Josephine. Looking forward to the next update.
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Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
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hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Mohammedia
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
stay strong, Josephine. Wishing Jade a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.