Dakari travels annually to Boston Children’s Hospital for checkups and evaluations. In 2009, he received Botox shots to aid him in walking and developing his motor skills. He was also evaluated by specialists at the Augmentative Communication Program at Children’s. They concluded that Dakari would benefit significantly from having a communication device (see below). Even though Dakari is three, he still communicates by pointing and mainly babbling. The communication device will enhance his life by enabling him to communicate effectively in various social settings including school and home. The only challenge is that the device cost alot (average $7,000) and will therefore be difficult to acquire.
For the past three weeks some of my work colleagues who I'm close with, went out of their way (way out) to assist Annesa and I in raising funds for this device. Their unexpected act of kindness caught me completely off guard. They have proven to me that people are generally good, kind, thoughtful and want to help others. They just need something or someone to activate that part of them. My colleagues were able to raise a substantial amount of money to assist Dakari with his medical expenses and particular his communication device.
My church (Midland Heights) has also done its part to assist my family. The Music Ministry will be holding a concert on 21 November 2009 with proceeds going towards Dakari's medical needs. (Read story in local newspaper).
Communication Device
