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Mobility fund: communication tablet with eye tracking for Santiago in Southampton
Santiago needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $750.
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Santiago lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Southampton 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 $750.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Santiago could join the school sports day. 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 $750 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $155
• First-year servicing plan: $270
• Fitting and training sessions: $325
Thank you for reading my story.
- Elijah
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We're at 55% thanks to 15 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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Sending strength, Elijah. Hope the doctors have good news.
keep going, Elijah. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side
Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 10 people at work. Thinking of Southampton.
best of luck, Elijah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours