Dissatisfaction with Samsung has led me to ask Apple for Assistance with iPad for Husband with MS

My husband suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and I am just trying to find information on any discounts or programs that would allow him to get an iPad2 w/ wi-fi and 3G. He currently has a Samsung Galaxy Tab that we paid for from our funds however, the time has come and it has issues and we are receiving no support from Samsung nor Verizon. Nothing. Verizon even sold us a charger that is not compatible with the Tab. Our Verizon store is not friendly or helpful on most occasions. But that is not why I am here. My husbands MS impairs his sight (closeness/reading & Uhthoff's phenomenon), small motor skills, dexterity, and walking/balance. He functions well enough to where he makes a commitment to working every day except when he is scheduled for infusions once per month at the hospital. So the best possible option for him now would be an Apple iPad. He has heavily relied on his other tablet, until now, to help him function daily at work and at home. However, our current budget will not allow us to make such a large purchase and payments do not seem to be an option at this time either. So if Community Affairs or a partnership with the MS Society or other group could offer a substantial discount to persons with disabilities that would be wonderful and we may be able to manage obtaining some remaining costs to complete the purchase. No, more than wonderful. At this point, I do not like him being without an assistive device. Watching him struggle to read or use maps breaks my heart and makes me worry of his safety.
Please contact me if anyone can be of any help. I spent over 2 hours online last night looking for assistance and as you can tell I didn't find any. Maybe I will find some here.
Thank you in advance for reading, responding and caring.
Lisa
P.S. - He was in the middle of a Audio Book about S. Jobs which he really enjoyed on long drives/trips to worksites. This has been a dissapointment not to be able to finish the book. His audio books are one of his favorite things when he drives or rides in the car. With his impaired sight, it opens a door he never new was there.

BobTheFisherman:
Thank you for your response but the trouble we are having is the Samsung Galaxy we purchased for my husband is having major issues and is just out of warranty. Both Verizon and Samsung are giving us a hard time trying to deal with any troubleshooting, replacement or any other help. Like I said before Verizon even gave us a replacement charger that was the wrong charger which is useless to us. It was recommended we look for an iPad/Apple product for it's reputation, reliability and numerous positive attributes that would assist my husband and his disability.
Thanks again.

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