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A communication tablet with eye tracking for Shima: help Shima move freely
Shima needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,650.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom596 views
Shima lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Birmingham Rehabilitation Centre 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 $3,650.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Shima 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 $3,650 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $3,150
• Fitting and training sessions: $170
• Delivery and set-up: $50
• First-year servicing plan: $280
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Mizanur
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Stay strong, Mizanur. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in San Antonio this morning. All the best.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shima
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. communication tablet with eye tracking is the biggest at $3,150. Fair thing to want to know.
Thinking of you. Wishing Shima a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Mizanur. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Zaria so I could bring a meal
you're not alone, Mizanur. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Embakasi.
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Bogotá.