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Independence for Ibrahim: communication tablet with eye tracking
Ibrahim needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $700.
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Ibrahim lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Tallahassee General Hospital 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 $700.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Ibrahim could attend work interviews. 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 $700 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $60
• First-year servicing plan: $320
• Fitting and training sessions: $320
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Ahmed
Quick update: $80 raised so far (11%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Somchai F Jitra Jaidee 🇹🇭 · $50
- Christian Rossetti 🇮🇹 · $50
- Beatrice Colombo 🇮🇹 · $25
- Diya N. Negi 🇬🇧 · $20
- Yana Larysa Ponomarenko 🇷🇺 · $10
- Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $10
- Timur Leonid Bondarenko 🇷🇺 · $10
- Mizanur Nazrul Mondal 🇧🇩 · $5
“Hope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Narayanganj”
- Hendrik B. Jacobs 🇿🇦 · $5
“Blessings. - Pietermaritzburg”
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Thinking of you and your family, Ahmed. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
keep going, Ahmed. Your post was clear and honest.
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Sending strength, Ahmed. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Geelong this morning
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ibrahim?
Thank you. If you're in Tallahassee I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Praying for you, Ahmed. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care!
Sending love, Ahmed. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Love from Saket
Wishing you the best. Wishing Ibrahim a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 23 people at work
Thanks for sharing this, Ahmed. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Tallahassee.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 20 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope it all works out, Ahmed. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Los Angeles.
rooting for you, Ahmed. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Tallahassee
Hope it all works out, Ahmed. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
sending love. Wishing Ibrahim a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Wishing Ibrahim a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Coventry.