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Aparecida needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen
Aparecida needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,250.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil389 views
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at São Paulo General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,250.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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 $1,250 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $1,050
• Fitting and training sessions: $50
• Delivery and set-up: $40
• First-year servicing plan: $110
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Aparecida
Updates from Aparecida
Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($136). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 6% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. More news soon.
We're at 2% thanks to 1 of you. I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. More news soon. - Aparecida
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