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A powered wheelchair for Grace: help Grace move freely
Grace needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $7,000.
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Grace lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the London Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,000.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Grace could join the school sports day. 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 $7,000 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $6,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $185
• Delivery and set-up: $70
• First-year servicing plan: $245
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Derek
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