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Independence for Marisol: braille note-taker

Marisol needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,450.

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Member since Sep 24, 2023 · Bogotá

I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Bogotá Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,450. My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $1,450 goes: • braille note-taker: $1,300 • Fitting and training sessions: $30 • Delivery and set-up: $50 • First-year servicing plan: $70 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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Updates from Marisol

Sep 20, 2025
We're at 3% thanks to 2 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Marisol
May 30, 2025
Good news. Because of your gifts ($25 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Great help in a difficult time
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