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A powered wheelchair for Lakshmi: help me move freely

Lakshmi needs a powered wheelchair that the health system will not fund; the cost is $1,050.

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Lakshmi T. Narayanan
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Durgapur
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Durgapur Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,050. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $1,050 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $20 • powered wheelchair: $1,000 • First-year servicing plan: $30 I hope life is good to you.

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  • Willem Peters 🇳🇱 · $36

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Lakshmi all day after reading this. - Haarlem”

  • Ruby Frazier 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Carter T. Evans 🇦🇺 · $10

    “Thought of Lakshmi all day after reading this. - Wollongong”

  • Kennedy W. Ortega 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Lourdes P. Nava 🇪🇸 · $54

    “Only $54 but hope it helps. - Móstoles”

  • Rachel Jacobs 🇿🇦 · $64.50

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  • hope things get better soon, Lakshmi. Your post was clear and honest.

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