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Independence for Fábio: braille note-taker

A braille note-taker would give Fábio independence - we're $1,700 away.

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Thiago Otávio Lopes
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Londrina
Fábio lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Londrina General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,700. His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Fábio 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 $1,700 goes: • braille note-taker: $1,550 • Fitting and training sessions: $55 • Delivery and set-up: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $75 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Thiago
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Thiago

  1. Small update. $441 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 24% thanks to 8 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($175). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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    “God bless. My cousin told me about this one. - Kanpur”

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  • Anand L. VaradarajanQuestion

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

    • Miguel João Borges

      Wishing you the best, Thiago. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Londrina.

      • Alexandre Gabriel BarrosQuestion

        how is Fábio doing now?

        • Varsha Kamath

          Sending strength, Thiago. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Nashik so I could bring a meal. Love from Paarl!

          • Víctor SantosID verified

            Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best!

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