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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for Bruno in Bakersfield

Bruno needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $7,650.

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Tomás C. Núñez
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Bakersfield
Bruno lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Bakersfield General Hospital 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 $7,650. His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Bruno 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 $7,650 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $6,750 • Fitting and training sessions: $410 • Delivery and set-up: $200 • First-year servicing plan: $290 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Tomás
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Tomás

  1. 48% there. the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($3,019). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $1,605 raised so far (21%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Francois G. JacobsID verified

    Thinking of you, Tomás. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • Alice B. Yates

      Sending love, Tomás. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. All the best.

      $7,752 raised of $7,650

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