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Njoroge needs a communication tablet with eye tracking - help us make it happen
A communication tablet with eye tracking would give Njoroge independence - we're $1,550 away.
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Njoroge lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Nairobi 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 $1,550.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Njoroge could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $1,550 goes:
• communication tablet with eye tracking: $1,450
• First-year servicing plan: $60
• Delivery and set-up: $40
With deep gratitude,
Achieng
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This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Johannesburg this morning.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Njoroge?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about communication tablet with eye tracking, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Njoroge.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. communication tablet with eye tracking is the biggest at $1,450. It helps to be asked.
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Buenos Aires.
keep going, Achieng. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Glasgow.
Thinking of you. Wishing Njoroge a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.