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A braille note-taker for Hugo: help me move freely
Help Hugo get a braille note-taker so He can go to school independently.
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I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at Lille General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,450.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 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 $2,450 goes:
• braille note-taker: $1,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $290
• Delivery and set-up: $55
• First-year servicing plan: $205
I hope life is good to you.
- Hugo
Updates from Hugo
Small update. $465 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($290 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $180 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Lille.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about braille note-taker, advice is welcome too. Good question.
hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hugo
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. braille note-taker comes first ($1,900) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Best of luck, Hugo. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
any update on how things are going in Lille?
Thinking of you, Hugo. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Lille!
Thinking of you and your family, Hugo. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Hang in there, Hugo. Hope this works out for you. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too
best of luck, Hugo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Southampton
Wishing you the best, Hugo. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Praying for you, Hugo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
Your post was clear and honest. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope it all works out, Hugo. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you the best, Hugo. Looking forward to the next update.
Sending good thoughts, Hugo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Nairobi this morning. Blessings
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from London
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Hubballi.