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Independence for Josephine: communication tablet with eye tracking

A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Josephine independence - we're $6,000 away.

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Josephine A. Chambers
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Mandurah
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Mandurah Rehabilitation Centre 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 $6,000. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $6,000 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $5,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $270 • Delivery and set-up: $70 • First-year servicing plan: $160 Thank you for reading my story.
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  • Hari T. NairQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mandurah!

    • Josephine A. ChambersOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about communication tablet with eye tracking, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Caleb ByrdPhoto verified

    Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Abuja.

    • Ayaan B. Jain

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from London.

      • Lydia W. YangPhoto verified

        Hope things get better soon, Josephine. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Rotterdam donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

        • Jade S. JenkinsQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Josephine.

          • Josephine A. ChambersOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is communication tablet with eye tracking, $5,500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.

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          You're not alone, Josephine. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in El Paso this morning. Love from El Paso.

          • Krzysztof Marciniak

            Sending strength, Josephine. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Howrah.

            • Nazia Nimra Pasha

              Keep going, Josephine. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up.

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