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Independence for Gabriella: braille note-taker
Help Gabriella get a braille note-taker so She can speak with the people around her.
🇳🇿 Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand4,356 views
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Manukau Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,300.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. 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 $7,300 goes:
• braille note-taker: $7,000
• First-year servicing plan: $175
• Fitting and training sessions: $125
Thank you for reading my story.
- Gabriella
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sending love. Wishing Gabriella a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Shinjuku.
Sending good thoughts, Gabriella. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Manukau.
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. After 11 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope things get better soon, Gabriella. Hope the doctors have good news. After 20 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Manukau.