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

Help Thomas get a communication tablet with eye tracking so He can attend work interviews.

🇫🇷 Paris, Île-de-France, France4,128 views
Monique Céline Petit
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Thomas lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Paris Rehabilitation Centre 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 $3,600. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Thomas could attend work interviews. 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 $3,600 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $2,850 • Fitting and training sessions: $320 • Delivery and set-up: $150 • First-year servicing plan: $280 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,343 in total) the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Nolan N. Vance

    Hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Moscow.

    • Anton Stepanov

      Best of luck, Monique. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Paris

      • Femi Nonso Salami

        Good luck, Monique. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings

        • Farah Yasmin Cherif

          Thinking of you and your family, Monique. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings

          • Mukesh A. Bhatia

            Thinking of you, Monique. I hope things turn around soon

            • Marilyn Washington

              Sending strength, Monique. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.

              • Suresh M. Kashyap

                Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Paris.

                • Harsha Eranga Tennakoon

                  Sending good thoughts, Monique. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                  • Nakato Apio Salim

                    Hope it all works out, Monique. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Bandung.

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