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A stair-climbing aid for Graciela: help Graciela move freely

A stair-climbing aid would give Graciela independence - we're $1,850 away.

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Paula S. Soto
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Bucaramanga
Graciela lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Bucaramanga General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,850. Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Graciela 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 $1,850 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $1,650 • Fitting and training sessions: $50 • Delivery and set-up: $50 • First-year servicing plan: $100 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Paula
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Paula

  1. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($373). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. - Paula

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  • Micah C. VargasQuestionPhoto verified

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Graciela

    • Paula S. SotoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      It's all in the list in the story. stair-climbing aid is the big one at $1,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

  • Claire Élodie Roussel

    So sorry you're going through this, Paula. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • Jaxon S. Vasquez

      Thinking of you, Paula. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Tacoma this morning. Love from Tacoma

      • Fatima Funmilayo Chukwu

        Sending love, Paula. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Jakarta Barat.

        • Pradeep Raman

          You're not alone, Paula. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

          • Elias F. Barrett

            Sending good thoughts, Paula. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

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