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A braille note-taker for Simone: help Simone move freely
Help Simone get a braille note-taker so He can speak with the people around him.
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Simone lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Salerno 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 $5,850.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Simone 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 $5,850 goes:
• braille note-taker: $5,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $190
• Delivery and set-up: $140
• First-year servicing plan: $270
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Donatella
Small update. $386 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
Small update. $188 so far, I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.
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Wishing Simone a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Kingston.
keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Salerno
keep going. Hope you get there. Thinking of Salerno.
Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Eindhoven
Thanks for sharing this, Donatella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Bristol.