Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyDisability & accessibilityUrgent

Independence for Eka: communication tablet with eye tracking

Eka needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $900.

Anywhere in the world2,404 views
Zulkifli Eko Hakim
Email verifiedPassport verified
Jakarta Selatan
Eka lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Jakarta Selatan 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 $900. Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Eka could join the school sports day. 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 $900 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $35 • communication tablet with eye tracking: $840 • Delivery and set-up: $25 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Zulkifli

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($309 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($208). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Jakarta Selatan: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 56% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Pooja A. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Emma Giovanna Fiore 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Pedro C. Arias 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Atim Njeri Mushi 🇺🇬 · $100

    “Every little bit. Hope the November deadline works out. - Jinja”

  • Kumiko Sachiko Fujita 🇯🇵 · $10
  • Débora Mariana Teixeira 🇧🇷 · $15

    “Happy to help. Thought of Eka all day after reading this. - Guarulhos”

  • Mark B. Magsaysay 🇵🇭 · $6
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Hằng Hằng Ly 🇻🇳 · $25
  • Nevaeh A. Edwards 🇬🇧 · $15
  • Antonio S. Domínguez 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Lilian Florence Ssemwogerere 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Rolando T. Pineda 🇵🇭 · $15
  • Lourdes G. Andrada 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Ki-tae Jung-ho Jung 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Lauren McCoy 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Get well soon. My colleague told me about this one. - Akron”

  • Rizwan Shoaib Lodhi 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $17

    “Stay strong. My mother told me about this one. - Jakarta Barat”

  • Chukwuemeka Lawal 🇳🇬 · $21
  • Fernando E. Abad 🇵🇭 · $5

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Josephine GillPhoto verified

    Rooting for you, Zulkifli. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

    • Shun FujiiPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Zulkifli. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Saowaluk Vilai Jaidee

        Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Bristol but we're thinking of you. All the best.

        • Meseret Aster Nigussie

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 8 people at work.

          • Ivy J. Holland

            thinking of you, Zulkifli. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • Rutuja S. NaikAddress verified

              you're not alone, Zulkifli. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

              $851.50 raised of $900

              Give

              More people who need help