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A braille note-taker for Fabian: help me move freely

A braille note-taker would give Fabian independence - we're $4,500 away.

🇩🇪 10110, Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,168 views
Fabian Marcel Schreiber
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Berlin
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Berlin 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 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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: $3,900 • Fitting and training sessions: $320 • Delivery and set-up: $75 • First-year servicing plan: $205 Thank you for reading my story. - Fabian

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  • Henry E. Burrell🇺🇸Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Fabian?

    • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about braille note-taker, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Samantha B. TorresPhoto verified

    Take care, Fabian. Wishing Fabian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • how is Fabian doing now?

      • Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Berlin.

        • Thinking of you and your family, Fabian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

          • Hang in there, Fabian. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

            • Sending good thoughts, Fabian. Get well soon. Blessings.

              • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fabian

                • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. braille note-taker comes first ($3,900) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.

              • sending love, Fabian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Montpellier.

                • Hope it all works out, Fabian. Wishing Fabian a smooth procedure and a full recovery

                  • Praying for you, Fabian. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

                    • wishing you the best, Fabian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Accra

                      • Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Jakarta.

                        • Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

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