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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for Grace in Mbale

Grace needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,150.

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Evans Maina Bakari
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Mbale
Grace lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Mbale Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a communication tablet with eye tracking. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,150. Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Grace could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $1,150 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $1,100 • Fitting and training sessions: $15 • Delivery and set-up: $10 • First-year servicing plan: $25 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Evans

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 61% funded and I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

  2. Quick update: $436 raised so far (38%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 40% thanks to 10 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Grace all day after reading this. - Glasgow”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Grace all day after reading this. - Phuket”

  • Bhavani G. Pai 🇮🇳 · $67
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  • Adalynn L. Olson 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Pari H. Dhawan 🇮🇳 · $12

    “All the best. Thought of Grace all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Yusuf Eko Tampubolon 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Grace all day after reading this. - Bogor”

  • Dilshan Harsha Abeysekera 🇱🇰 · $10
  • Felipe Mateus Araújo 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Simone Mathilde François 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Lucky Lucky Salami 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇸🇪 · $50

    “Be well. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Stockholm”

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  • Amber G. Peters

    Hang in there, Evans. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Gaya.

    • Arturo A. Cruz

      Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

      • Arturo P. Solís

        Get well soon. We're a small family in Bonny but we're thinking of you.

        • Pankaj B. JainAddress verified

          Hope things get better soon, Evans. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Bogotá donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

          • Mohan S. Shetty

            Hang in there, Evans. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care!

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