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A braille note-taker for Guadalupe: help me move freely
A braille note-taker would give Guadalupe independence - we're $6,650 away.
🇺🇸 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States6,334 views
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Knoxville Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,650.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $6,650 goes:
• braille note-taker: $6,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $310
• Delivery and set-up: $135
• First-year servicing plan: $205
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Guadalupe
Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,513 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hope it all works out, Guadalupe. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Knoxville.
Wishing Guadalupe a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope January is when things finally get easier.
I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Knoxville
thanks for sharing this, Guadalupe. Hope the doctors have good news
You're not alone, Guadalupe. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Rohini