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Independence for Chloe: communication tablet with eye tracking

A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Chloe independence - we're $4,650 away.

🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States5,029 views
Chloe Barnett
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Durham
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Durham General Hospital 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 $4,650. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $4,650 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $3,800 • Fitting and training sessions: $420 • Delivery and set-up: $105 • First-year servicing plan: $325 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Chloe
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Chloe

  1. Quick update: $2,743 raised so far (59%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,073 raised so far (23%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Everly M. Calloway

    wishing you peace, Chloe. Shared this with my family. God bless

    • Hudson H. Adams

      I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

      • Atul S. WaghQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Chloe?

        • Chloe BarnettOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Durham I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

      • Leonardo B. Valdez

        Rooting for you. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

        • Dylan B. Howell

          Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Accra.

          • Crystal G. CookPhoto verified

            so sorry you're going through this, Chloe. Get well soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

            $5,645.50 raised of $4,650

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