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Independence for Pierre: braille note-taker
A braille note-taker would give Pierre independence - we're $3,050 away.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Boulogne-Billancourt Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,050.
My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $3,050 goes:
• braille note-taker: $2,550
• Fitting and training sessions: $170
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $265
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Pierre
Small update. $1,093 so far, I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.
Update from Boulogne-Billancourt: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Pierre
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“Best of luck. Thought of Pierre all day after reading this.”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pierre!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. braille note-taker is the biggest at $2,550. Let me know if you want more detail.
Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.
Hope things get better soon, Pierre. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Awka this morning
hope it all works out, Pierre. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Love from Brisbane.
Hope things get better soon, Pierre. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.
Best of luck, Pierre. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Take care.