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Deirdre needs a communication tablet with eye tracking - help us make it happen
Deirdre needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,850.
🇮🇪 Kilkenny, Leinster, IrelandPosted Jul 25, 20262,098 views
Caoimhe A. Hughes
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Member since May 23, 2025 · Kilkenny
Deirdre lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Kilkenny 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 $4,850.
Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Deirdre 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 $4,850 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $4,350
• Fitting and training sessions: $200
• Delivery and set-up: $55
• First-year servicing plan: $245
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Thinking of you, Caoimhe. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Kilkenny!
is there anything that isn't money that would help Deirdre?
Wishing you the best, Caoimhe. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Surabaya so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
praying for you, Caoimhe. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Cleveland donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Deirdre.
Sure. The biggest one is communication tablet with eye tracking, $4,350. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
Praying for you, Caoimhe. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Colombo.
wishing you the best, Caoimhe. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Deirdre a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Sending love, Caoimhe. Hope the doctors have good news.
Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page.