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Independence for Samuel: braille note-taker
Samuel needs a braille note-taker that the health system will not fund; the cost is $5,650.
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I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Manchester 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 $5,650.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 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 $5,650 goes:
• braille note-taker: $5,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $320
• Delivery and set-up: $105
• First-year servicing plan: $225
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Samuel
Updates from Samuel
We're at 12% thanks to 16 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon. - Samuel
Quick update: $545 raised so far (10%). the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
you're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Love from Hyderabad.
hang in there, Samuel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Depok donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Samuel. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Red Deer