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A braille note-taker for John: help John move freely
A braille note-taker would give John independence - we're $8,850 away.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom5,822 views
John lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the London Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,850.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment John could speak with the people around him. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
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 $8,850 goes:
• braille note-taker: $8,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $240
• Delivery and set-up: $135
• First-year servicing plan: $225
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help John?
good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Dortmund donated after I showed her your page. Take care
how is John doing now?
Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Rajkot.
Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Hope things get better soon, David. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Rooting for you, David. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of London.