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A communication tablet with eye tracking for Scarlett: help me move freely
Help Scarlett get a communication tablet with eye tracking so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.
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I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at Tallahassee 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 $2,550.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $2,550 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $1,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $190
• Delivery and set-up: $120
• First-year servicing plan: $340
Thank you so much.
Updates from Scarlett
Update from Tallahassee: the plan for communication tablet with eye tracking is now scheduled. We're at 68% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 42% thanks to 23 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($460). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Pretoria this morning