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A pair of hearing aids for Emily: help me move freely

Emily needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,600.

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Emily M. Coleman
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San Jose
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the San Jose Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,600. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $6,600 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $6,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $290 • Delivery and set-up: $110 • First-year servicing plan: $200 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Emily
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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  1. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($1,102). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Bella J. Collins

    So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Leeds.

    • Jocelyn R. Oliver

      Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Novosibirsk.

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