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Independence for Patricia: communication tablet with eye tracking
Patricia needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $10,450.
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Patricia lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at San Diego General Hospital 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 $10,450.
Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Patricia could go to school independently. 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 $10,450 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $10,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $120
• Delivery and set-up: $175
• First-year servicing plan: $155
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Sending strength, Gustavo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Gustavo. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of San Diego.
Sending good thoughts, Gustavo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
Stay strong. Wishing Patricia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Campinas.
Sending love, Gustavo. I hope things turn around soon. After 12 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.