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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Emily: help Emily move freely

Help Emily get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so She can go to school independently.

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Josiah A. Burton
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Los Angeles
Emily lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,850. Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Emily could go to school independently. 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 $4,850 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,150 • Fitting and training sessions: $105 • Delivery and set-up: $175 • First-year servicing plan: $420 Thanks for reading all this.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Josiah

  1. We're at 23% thanks to 26 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “God bless. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Heliopolis”

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    “Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Embakasi”

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Reviews

3.7(6 reviews)

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  • Bijay Mahesh Maharjan🇳🇵Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Marcus S. Mendez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Courtney A. Thomas🇺🇸Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Zahid Rubel Chowdhury🇧🇩Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Salma Shima Das🇧🇩Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Clinton W. Abrahams🇿🇦Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Julián K. IbarraID verifiedVerified organization

    Hope things get better soon, Josiah. Your post was clear and honest. I hope February is when things finally get easier

    • Gita Citra Lie

      Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Springfield but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

      • Olumide Danjuma KaluPhoto verified

        Hang in there, Josiah. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

        • Hatice Melek Özdemir

          Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Frankfurt

          • Brandon Park

            Hope it all works out, Josiah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Lansing but we're thinking of you. Blessings

            • Mykola Ruslan Melnyk

              Wishing you peace, Josiah. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

              • Liên Tâm Duong

                Stay strong, Josiah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Manchester.

                • Aurélie Hélène Morin

                  Hope this works out for you. Love from Juiz de Fora.

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