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Independence for Nathan: powered wheelchair

A powered wheelchair would give Nathan independence - we're $4,100 away.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States3,306 views
Nathan B. Kirby
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San Diego
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at San Diego General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,100. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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 $4,100 goes: • powered wheelchair: $3,350 • Fitting and training sessions: $240 • Delivery and set-up: $175 • First-year servicing plan: $335 Thanks for being kind about this. - Nathan
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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3.6(5 reviews)

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  • Meet L. Deshmukh🇮🇳Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Bambang Pandu Sutanto🇮🇩Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Rylee N. Stanley🇺🇸Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Natalia T. Jiménez🇲🇽Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Rolando W. Ramirez🇵🇭Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Abigail W. Rice

    wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings!

    • Prakash Padam Bista

      You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Rotterdam

      • Marlene L. Naidoo

        thinking of you and your family, Nathan. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Lalitpur

        • Carter E. Lane

          thinking of you and your family, Nathan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

          • Ramón F. Vásquez

            Hang in there, Nathan. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Quezon City

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