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Independence for Andrew: communication tablet with eye tracking
Help Andrew get a communication tablet with eye tracking so He can join the school sports day.
🇺🇸 Aurora, Illinois, United States1,740 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Aurora Mobility Clinic 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 $5,600.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $5,600 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $250
• Delivery and set-up: $110
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $5,240
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Andrew
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Keep going, Andrew. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Burnaby
Sending good thoughts, Andrew. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Kandy
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Fort Collins this morning. Love from Fort Collins
Hope things get better soon, Andrew. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.