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Independence for Farhan: braille note-taker

Farhan needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,200.

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Farhan Zeeshan Hashmi
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Hyderabad
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at Hyderabad General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,200. My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $1,200 goes: • braille note-taker: $1,100 • Fitting and training sessions: $25 • Delivery and set-up: $10 • First-year servicing plan: $65 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Farhan

  1. We're at 40% thanks to 11 of you. the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. More news soon. - Farhan

  2. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($149). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Update from Hyderabad: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thought of Farhan all day after reading this. - Bristol”

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    “God bless. Been where you are, it gets better. - Thane”

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    “Thought of Farhan all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Julian W. Elliott 🇺🇸 · $6
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  • Cooper R. Perkins 🇺🇸 · $5

    “From my family to yours. Small amount but sent with love. - Winston-Salem”

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  • Eduardo Miguel Pinto

    Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

    • Terry Pearson

      look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Hyderabad

      $916 raised of $1,200

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