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Independence for Brooks: communication tablet with eye tracking
A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Brooks independence - we're $6,450 away.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States1,083 views
Brooks lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the San Jose 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 $6,450.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Brooks could go to school independently. 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 $6,450 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $110
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $6,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $340
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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“Be well. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Santarém”
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“Happy to help. Thought of Brooks all day after reading this. - Gulu”
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“Hang in there. Thought of Brooks all day after reading this. - São Paulo”
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thanks for sharing this. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Love from San Diego.
Wishing you peace, Leo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Sending good thoughts, Leo. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together
Thanks for sharing this, Leo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
best of luck, Leo. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
rooting for you, Leo. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Sending strength, Leo. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.