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A braille note-taker for Atsushi: help me move freely
A braille note-taker would give Atsushi independence - we're $5,200 away.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Shinjuku Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,200.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $5,200 goes:
• braille note-taker: $4,800
• Fitting and training sessions: $105
• Delivery and set-up: $140
• First-year servicing plan: $155
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Keep going. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Gwagwalada.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Atsushi?
Thank you. If you're in Shinjuku I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
thanks for sharing this, Atsushi. This could happen to any of us. Love from San Cristóbal de las Casas!
Hope it all works out, Atsushi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.