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Independence for Jessica: communication tablet with eye tracking

Help Jessica get a communication tablet with eye tracking so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

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Brett Padayachee
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Ekurhuleni
Jessica lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Ekurhuleni 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 $1,050. Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Jessica could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $1,050 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $900 • Fitting and training sessions: $40 • Delivery and set-up: $60 • First-year servicing plan: $50 Thank you for reading my story.
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    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.

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  • Reza Santoso

    Thinking of you and your family, Brett. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings

    • Inès Clement

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Ekurhuleni!

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