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Independence for Diana: braille note-taker
A braille note-taker would give Diana independence - we're $1,750 away.
🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia1,849 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Saint Petersburg Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,750.
My current equipment is 10 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 $1,750 goes:
• braille note-taker: $1,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $100
• Delivery and set-up: $45
• First-year servicing plan: $105
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Diana
Updates from Diana
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($225). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage. - Diana
Quick update: $14 raised so far (1%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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- Recep Başaran 🇹🇷 · $75
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $11
- Weston A. McBride 🇺🇸 · $100
- Lucas Clément Lambert 🇫🇷 · $100
- Aarón N. Urbina 🇺🇸 · $5
- Gerald Gibson 🇺🇸 · $5
- Mairead W. O'Farrell 🇮🇪 · $4
“Every little bit. Thought of Diana all day after reading this.”
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Best of luck, Diana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings
Looking forward to the next update. After 19 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
You're not alone, Diana. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 36 people at work