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Independence for Courtney: communication tablet with eye tracking

Courtney needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,100.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,577 views
Audrey T. Jimenez
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Manchester
Courtney lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Manchester Rehabilitation Centre 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 $3,100. Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Courtney could speak with the people around her. 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 $3,100 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $2,550 • Fitting and training sessions: $135 • Delivery and set-up: $175 • First-year servicing plan: $240 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Audrey

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,108 in total) I made the first payment toward communication tablet with eye tracking. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Manchester: we've started the first stage. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $580 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Amparo G. Acosta

    Stay strong, Audrey. Hope the doctors have good news

    • Tiffany Price

      praying for you, Audrey. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Manchester

      • Rashed Liton Saha

        Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best!

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