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Independence for Elaine: braille note-taker

A braille note-taker would give Elaine independence - we're $1,650 away.

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Camila Adriana Moraes
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Curitiba
Elaine lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Curitiba 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 $1,650. Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Elaine could go to school independently. 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 $1,650 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $65 • First-year servicing plan: $85 • braille note-taker: $1,500 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Camila

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($510 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 15% there. the plan for braille note-taker is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Mercedes Sandoval

    Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

    • Valérie Émilie Leclercq

      So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

      • Clara B. Watkins

        thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Cardiff so I could bring a meal. Take care

        • Alka K. Panwar

          thanks for sharing this, Camila. Get well soon. After 26 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

          • Alexander P. Glover

            Keep going, Camila. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.

            • Jun S. Magsaysay

              sending good thoughts, Camila. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

              • Slamet Rizky Kusuma

                Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Take care.

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