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Independence for Orlando: braille note-taker

Orlando needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $650.

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Orlando lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Bacolod 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 $650. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Orlando could speak with the people around him. 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 $650 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $30 • First-year servicing plan: $50 • braille note-taker: $570 With deep gratitude, Paolo

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Updates from Paolo

46% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.
Small update. $214 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Bacolod: the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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