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Independence for Waylon: communication tablet with eye tracking
Waylon needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,300.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States644 views
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at San Diego 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 $6,300.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $6,300 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $5,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $350
• Delivery and set-up: $100
• First-year servicing plan: $350
I hope life is good to you.
- Waylon
Updates from Waylon
Small update. $135 so far, I made the first payment toward communication tablet with eye tracking.
Quick update: $70 raised so far (1%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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