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A braille note-taker for Clara: help me move freely
A braille note-taker would give Clara independence - we're $4,500 away.
🇬🇧 NG10 1DR, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom2,216 views
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Nottingham 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 $4,500.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $4,500 goes:
• braille note-taker: $3,950
• Fitting and training sessions: $170
• Delivery and set-up: $145
• First-year servicing plan: $235
With deep gratitude,
Clara
Updates from Clara
Wanted to say thank you properly. 32% funded and I made the first payment toward braille note-taker.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 23% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Hope things get better soon. Wishing Clara a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. After 23 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything!
Hang in there, Clara. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
thanks for sharing this, Clara. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
hope things get better soon, Clara. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Nottingham.
Take care, Clara. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.