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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for Rahma in Lansing
Rahma needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $8,000.
🇺🇸 Lansing, Michigan, United States7,163 views
I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Lansing 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 $8,000.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $8,000 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $7,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $350
• Delivery and set-up: $175
• First-year servicing plan: $225
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Rahma
Quick update: $4,529 raised so far (57%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Amaka Amaka Raji 🇳🇬 · $24
- Marcos Leandro Duarte 🇧🇷 · $20
- Nalini R. Radebe 🇿🇦 · $15
“From my family to yours. - Gqeberha”
- Hailey M. Wallace 🇺🇸 · $30
- Rita Ernestina Antwi 🇬🇭 · $20
- Pornpimol Chalida Pattanasiri 🇹🇭 · $100
- Huda Manal Said 🇪🇬 · $50
- Romeo H. Francisco 🇵🇭 · $25
- Amber E. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $25
- Jorge D. Bravo 🇲🇽 · $50
“Good luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Zapopan”
- Joy Yewande Obi 🇳🇬 · $100
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
“Thought of Rahma all day after reading this. - Epe”
- Soledad A. Acosta 🇦🇷 · $10
- Roberto Antônio Moraes 🇧🇷 · $100
- Arturo L. Villalobos 🇦🇷 · $50
- Jan Stefan Frank 🇩🇪 · $25
- Pradeep S. Vaidyanathan 🇮🇳 · $64
- Naveen E. Bhat 🇮🇳 · $10
“Every little bit. I'm in Warangal, thinking of you. - Warangal”
- Mwanaisha Naliaka Kigozi 🇹🇿 · $50
- Natalia Paulina Wilk 🇵🇱 · $25
“Stay strong. I'm in Kraków, thinking of you.”
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Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from San Diego.
Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Keep going, Rahma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Berlin donated after I showed her your page
Sending good thoughts, Rahma. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Rahma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Wudil
Hope it all works out, Rahma. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Nashik.