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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for Beau in Ottawa

A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Beau independence - we are $2,700 away.

🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada757 views

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Beau lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Ottawa Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a communication tablet with eye tracking. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,700. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Beau could speak with the people around him. 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 $2,700 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $2,400 • First-year servicing plan: $210 • Fitting and training sessions: $90 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Taylor

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Updates from Taylor

Small update. $256 so far, the plan for communication tablet with eye tracking is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($116). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($106). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.