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

Hetal needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $950.

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Hetal lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Mumbai General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $950. Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Hetal 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 $950 goes: • braille note-taker: $840 • Fitting and training sessions: $25 • Delivery and set-up: $25 • First-year servicing plan: $60 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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