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Independence for Rachel: braille note-taker
Rachel needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,000.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Buffalo 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 $6,000.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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 $6,000 goes:
• braille note-taker: $5,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $210
• Delivery and set-up: $110
• First-year servicing plan: $180
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Rachel
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Thinking of you, Rachel. Wishing Rachel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Dhaka.
Sending love, Rachel. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
sending love, Rachel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Best of luck, Rachel. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Casablanca.
Take care, Rachel. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double