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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for Maina in Kikuyu
Help Maina get a communication tablet with eye tracking so He can speak with the people around him.
🇰🇪 Kikuyu, Kiambu, Kenya1,722 views
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Kikuyu Rehabilitation Centre 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 $1,100.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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 $1,100 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• Fitting and training sessions: $55
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $1,025
Thanks for being kind about this.
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So sorry you're going through this, Maina. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
Hang in there, Maina. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Bucaramanga this morning.
Wishing you peace, Maina. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
you're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Kikuyu.