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A braille note-taker for Sumaiya: help me move freely
A braille note-taker would give Sumaiya independence - we're $1,000 away.
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I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at Cox's Bazar General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,000.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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 $1,000 goes:
• braille note-taker: $880
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $55
With deep gratitude,
Sumaiya
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You're not alone, Sumaiya. Shared this with my family. Love from Nashik.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. All the best.
You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
shared this with my family. We're a small family in Contagem but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Contagem
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Cox's Bazar