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Independence for Douglas: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Douglas needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system will not fund; the cost is $7,650.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States4,550 views
Douglas lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Los Angeles General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,650.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Douglas could attend work interviews. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $7,650 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $6,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $430
• Delivery and set-up: $170
• First-year servicing plan: $300
Glad we found this place.
- Jameson
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how is Douglas doing now?
Take care, Jameson. Wishing Douglas a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
So sorry you're going through this, Jameson. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Douglas?
Good luck, Jameson. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Kampala.
Hope it all works out, Jameson. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Stay strong, Jameson. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together.
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Cox's Bazar this morning. Take care.
Praying for you, Jameson. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings