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A braille note-taker for Sathi: help me move freely

Sathi needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,200.

🇮🇳 Salem, Tamil Nadu, India1,819 views
Sathi Moumita Ghosh
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Salem
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Salem Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,200. My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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 $1,200 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $45 • braille note-taker: $1,150 • Delivery and set-up: $5 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Sathi

  1. Update from Salem: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 62% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.

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  • Diya A. Anand

    Praying for you, Sathi. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Zapopan.

    • Hadley Ellis

      Take care, Sathi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

      • Aleena Nazia Syed

        Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Badagry.

        • Sawsan Asma Yassin

          hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jakarta Selatan

          • Leo J. Quizon

            praying for you, Sathi. Shared this with my family.

            • Luana Giovana Bezerra

              Good luck, Sathi. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.

              • Keith A. Larson

                Thinking of you and your family, Sathi. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Salem.

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