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

Help Tyler get a communication tablet with eye tracking so He can join the school sports day.

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Jacob M. Jones
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Bakersfield
Tyler lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Bakersfield Mobility Clinic 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 $7,250. His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Tyler could join the school sports day. 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 $7,250 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $6,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $220 • Delivery and set-up: $150 • First-year servicing plan: $380 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Jacob
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Jacob

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. - Jacob

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($710 in total) I made the first payment toward communication tablet with eye tracking. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($315). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Jacob B. Campbell

    Sending strength, Jacob. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Prasad Gaikwad

      Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. After 13 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Samira Souad Mahmoud

        Hang in there, Jacob. Hope you get there. Thinking of Bakersfield.

        • Athumani Njoroge Barasa

          thinking of you. Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Braunschweig this morning.

          • Colton H. Hopkins

            Good luck, Jacob. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

            • Musa Lucky Balogun

              Praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City

              • Natalia A. Montes

                Take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                • Valentina Adriana DuarteAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                  Sending love, Jacob. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                  • Padraig BradyPhoto verified

                    So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

                    • Amanuel Dawit Gebremariam

                      It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Bangkok

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