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Independence for Isaiah: braille note-taker

Help Isaiah get a braille note-taker so He can join the school sports day.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง London, England, United Kingdom876 views
Shawn Pruitt
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Isaiah lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the London Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,450. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Isaiah could join the school sports day. 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 $4,450 goes: โ€ข braille note-taker: $3,800 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $220 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $200 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $230 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Shawn

  1. Small update. $437 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($106). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

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  • Ines Mona Jaber

    Rooting for you, Shawn. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

    • Marilyn R. SilvaQuestion

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near London.

      • Maล‚gorzata Irena Adamczyk

        Hope things get better soon, Shawn. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

        • Nabirye Njeri Temba

          Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 13 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

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