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Independence for Hiroshi: braille note-taker

Help Hiroshi get a braille note-taker so He can go to school independently.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 590-7681, Sakai, Osaka, Japan1,914 views
Hiroshi Ueda
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Sakai
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at Sakai 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 $3,700. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $3,700 goes: โ€ข braille note-taker: $3,400 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $140 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $160 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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    Outstanding person

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    Great help in a difficult time

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    Exceptional service

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • Eiji FujitaQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hiroshi.

    • Shared it with a few friends. After 23 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Any chance of seeing the supplier's quote?

        • Hiroshi UedaOwnerAnswer

          I sent the supplier's quote in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Berlin!

        • Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Mohammedia.

          • Yaw Ekow AmponsahPhoto verified

            Best of luck, Hiroshi. Hope you get there. God bless

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