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Independence for Nimal: braille note-taker
A braille note-taker would give Nimal independence - we're $1,450 away.
🇱🇰 Galle, Southern, Sri Lanka2,014 views
Nimal lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Galle General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,450.
His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Nimal 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
• braille note-taker: $1,400
Thank you for reading my story.
- Viraj
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Sending good thoughts. Wishing Nimal a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.
Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Birmingham
Hope things get better soon, Viraj. Hope you get there.
Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. Love from El Paso.
thinking of you, Viraj. Your post was clear and honest.
Good luck, Viraj. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.