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Independence for Irma: communication tablet with eye tracking

Irma needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,200.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bandung, West Java, Indonesia1,997 views
Irma Winda Budiman
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Bandung
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at Bandung 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 $1,200. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $1,200 goes: โ€ข communication tablet with eye tracking: $1,050 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $55 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $25 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $70 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

Updates from Irma

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 81% funded and I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 59% now ($705). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.

  • Sathish C. Sundaram ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Chioma Modupe Yusuf ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Latha W. Sundaram ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Amaya Udari Perera ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10
  • Alyssa Hunter ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $15
  • Jean Benoรฎt Lecomte ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Irma all day after reading this.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Mary Grace B. Bautista ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25

    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Irma all day after reading this. - Quezon Cityโ€

  • Inbar Galit Tal ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $25
  • Cristian L. Luna ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $20

    โ€œGood luck. My sister told me about this one. - Medellรญnโ€

  • Babatunde Yinka Popoola ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5
  • Putri Dinda Hartono ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Ajay T. Tandon ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Joshua K. Bautista ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30
  • Nolan H. Gordon ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $20
  • Sun-hee Sun-hee Song ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10

    โ€œKeep your head up. Hope the November deadline works out. - Mississaugaโ€

  • Sabbir Hasan Das ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Chantel B. Du Plessis ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20

    โ€œStay strong. From Pretoria with love. - Pretoriaโ€

  • Joy Nneka Jimoh ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $6.50

Reviews

2.7(7 reviews)

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  • Joy Ngozi Musa๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Melek Duygu CoลŸkun๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sneha T. Jat๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Alok H. Pandey๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Opio Wekesa Opio๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Rohan E. Dhillon๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Rina Tamanna Roy๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Wishing you the best. Wishing Irma a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

    • Sadie G. FieldsPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

      • Stay strong, Irma. Hope you get there. Don't give up. God bless

        • You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Fresno.

          • Your post was clear and honest. Love from Paarl.

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