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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for John in Dar es Salaam

John needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $850.

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John lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Dar es Salaam Rehabilitation Centre 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 $850. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment John could attend work interviews. 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 $850 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $35 • communication tablet with eye tracking: $795 Every share and every dollar helps. - Kioko

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Updates from Kioko

Quick update: $133 raised so far (16%). I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $112 raised so far (13%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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