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Independence for Uchenna: communication tablet with eye tracking
Uchenna needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,100.
🇳🇬 Asaba, Delta, Nigeria660 views
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Asaba 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 $1,100.
My current equipment is 9 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $40
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $1,035
With deep gratitude,
Uchenna
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Wishing you peace, Uchenna. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Surat so I could bring a meal.
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Busan.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Uchenna?
Thank you. If you're in Asaba I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
Wishing you the best, Uchenna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending strength, Uchenna. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
sending strength, Uchenna. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Multan.