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Independence for Marta: powered wheelchair
A powered wheelchair would give Marta independence - we're $6,700 away.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at Dallas General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,700.
My current equipment is 9 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $6,700 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $6,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $330
• Delivery and set-up: $130
• First-year servicing plan: $240
Thank you for reading my story.
- Marta
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I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. All the best
Stay strong, Marta. Shared it with a few friends. I hope September is when things finally get easier