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

Help Melanie get a communication tablet with eye tracking so She can get to the shops and visit friends.

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Parker S. Morgan
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Toronto
Melanie lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Toronto Mobility Clinic 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 $4,900. Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Melanie 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $4,900 goes: โ€ข communication tablet with eye tracking: $4,550 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $125 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $70 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $155 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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    Practical and effective help

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

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    Exceptional service

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  • Lillian W. Neal๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

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    Delivered on promises

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  • Rey P. RamosQuestion

    has the supplier's quote been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

    • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.

      • Tariq Haris HashmiQuestionPhoto verified

        what's already covered and what's the $4,900 for?

        • Parker S. MorganOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. communication tablet with eye tracking is the big one at $4,550, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

        • praying for you. I hope things turn around soon.

          • Stay strong, Parker. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

            • Sending good thoughts. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Islamabad.

              • Amaya AbeysekeraAddress verified

                praying for you, Parker. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

                • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Brooklyn

                  • Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Arlington.

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