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A braille note-taker for Mariana: help Mariana move freely

A braille note-taker would give Mariana independence - we're $6,050 away.

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Teresa P. Paredes
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Fresno
Mariana lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Fresno General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,050. Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Mariana could attend work interviews. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $6,050 goes: • braille note-taker: $5,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $185 • Delivery and set-up: $160 • First-year servicing plan: $205 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Teresa

  1. Update from Fresno: I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. We're at 46% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Fresno: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($825 in total) the plan for braille note-taker is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Valentina Lavinia SanduPhoto verified

    Wishing you peace, Teresa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 32 people at work

    • Talha Arslan Qazi

      Stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. All the best

      • Nakato Faith Kato

        Stay strong, Teresa. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings!

        • Ethan E. Austin

          Wishing you peace, Teresa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Lansing.

          • Daniel L. Romero

            wishing you the best, Teresa. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

            • Jayson G. Villanueva

              Thinking of you, Teresa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

              • Liên Quỳnh Trinh

                sending strength, Teresa. Get well soon. Greetings from Regensburg.

                • Léo Antoine Robin

                  Praying for you, Teresa. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Madrid.

                  • Anastasia Yakovlev

                    Keep going, Teresa. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in San Diego but we're thinking of you. Love from San Diego

                    • Venkat K. Warrier

                      best of luck, Teresa. Shared it with a few friends.

                      • Élodie MathieuPhoto verified

                        Hope it all works out, Teresa. Get well soon. Thinking of Fresno

                        • Jyoti R. Joshi

                          Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 26 people at work. Thinking of Fresno.

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