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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for Mateo in Brooklyn
A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Mateo independence - we're $7,000 away.
🇺🇸 Brooklyn, New York, United States2,847 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Brooklyn Mobility Clinic 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 $7,000.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 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 $7,000 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $6,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $220
• First-year servicing plan: $280
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Mateo
Update from Brooklyn: we've started the first stage. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($1,094). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward communication tablet with eye tracking.
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You're not alone, Mateo. Your post was clear and honest
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Duque de Caxias