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Independence for Nao: braille note-taker
Nao needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,050.
🇯🇵 Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan3,304 views
Nao lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Kitakyushu Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,050.
Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Nao could attend work interviews. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $6,050 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $140
• braille note-taker: $5,750
• First-year servicing plan: $160
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nao
Fitting and training sessions is $140 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from San Diego.
Sending good thoughts, Tomoya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Heraklion this morning. Love from Heraklion.
Thanks for sharing this, Tomoya. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 13 people at work.
Hope things get better soon, Tomoya. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 38 people at work. Thinking of Kitakyushu.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 38 people at work. God bless
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Wishing Nao a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Hope things get better soon, Tomoya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Rome.