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An adapted tricycle for Asher: help me move freely
Asher needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,600.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Orlando Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. 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 get to the shops and visit friends. 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:
• adapted tricycle: $6,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $210
• Delivery and set-up: $150
• First-year servicing plan: $240
Thank you for reading my story.
- Asher
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what exactly is the $6,600 for?
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Orlando.
Thank you. If you're in Orlando I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Orlando.
wishing you peace, Asher. Gave what I could, wish it was more.