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Marcus needs a communication tablet with eye tracking - help us make it happen
Marcus needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,300.
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I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at Columbus 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 $4,300.
My current equipment is 11 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 $4,300 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $3,450
• Fitting and training sessions: $400
• Delivery and set-up: $170
• First-year servicing plan: $280
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Sending love, Marcus. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
praying for you, Marcus. Wishing Marcus a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update.
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Columbus!