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Fabian needs a braille note-taker - help us make it happen

Fabian needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,550.

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Fabian Tobias Schmitz
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Munich
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at Munich General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,550. My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $3,550 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $100 • Fitting and training sessions: $145 • braille note-taker: $3,305 Glad we found this place. - Fabian
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Fabian

  1. Update from Munich: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 57% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Fabian

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,498 in total) the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Fabian all day after reading this. - Worcester”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Fabian all day after reading this. - Newcastle”

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    “Stay strong. Hope the January deadline works out. - Aurora”

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  • Hyun-ju Ye-eun DoQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fabian!

    • Fabian Tobias SchmitzOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. delivery and set-up is the biggest at $100. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Horst Walter Becker

    You're not alone, Fabian. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Cox's Bazar.

    • Vijay N. Kumar

      Best of luck, Fabian. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

      • Oliver F. Wang

        Praying for you, Fabian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jodhpur.

        • Mandla L. Jones

          Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Manila!

          • Alyssa H. BarrettPhoto verified

            take care, Fabian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

            • Rodrigo Maurício Costa

              Hope it all works out. Wishing Fabian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Munich.

              $4,292.50 raised of $3,550

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