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

A braille note-taker would give Pablo independence - we're $1,900 away.

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Gustavo G. Vega
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La Plata
Pablo lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at La Plata General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,900. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Pablo could join the school sports day. 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 $1,900 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $75 • braille note-taker: $1,750 • First-year servicing plan: $75 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Gustavo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($711). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward braille note-taker.

  2. We're at 29% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Shirin Farhana Hasan

    You're not alone, Gustavo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Envigado donated after I showed her your page!

    • Samuel Ricardo Melo

      your post was clear and honest. Thinking of La Plata.

      • Nuala F. Connolly

        thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. After 29 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Omar Sumon Sheikh

          Keep going, Gustavo. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

          • Noah König

            Thanks for sharing this. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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