There are many communication systems and equipment available. But most, like picture cards, are cumbersome and impractical and the communication devices are expensive. We found out from a friend of ours back home that he was using old iphones for communication devices in the school where he works. He sent the information to Tod.
Tod set out on a search for a 1st generation iphone; it didn't need phone capability, it just needed to be able to use the apps and Dylan would have a very portable, inexpensive communication device. Searching everywhere - Craigslist, ebay, freecycle - we were shocked at how much people wanted for non working phones that looked like they had been used for hammering nails! Well over $100, which was more than we have to spend right now. We became disheartened.
At that point I decided that instead of looking for what we needed, I would ask for it. It never hurts to ask, right? I put a simple Wanted Ad in Craigslist. "Looking for old iphone to use as a communication device for my autistic son. Need not have phone capability, just the ability to use applications." Within the hour I received an email from a woman who wanted to donate her phone to Dylan. She changed carriers and all the phone needed was a charger. What was our address? I couldn't believe it! I sent her our address and a picture of the boys and thanked her profusely.
Today there was a package in the mail with no return address, just the initials C.C. Inside was a practically new, perfect 4G iphone, that latest model Apple makes. This time we were shocked in an altogether different way.
Sometimes an angel comes into your life for just a brief moment and gives you just what you need.
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