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Independence for Scarlett: braille note-taker
A braille note-taker would give Scarlett independence - we're $8,500 away.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States3,942 views
Scarlett lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at San Jose General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,500.
Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Scarlett 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 $8,500 goes:
• braille note-taker: $8,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $210
• Delivery and set-up: $75
• First-year servicing plan: $215
Glad we found this place.
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Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of San Jose.
Thinking of you, Amber. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless!
Wishing Scarlett a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Ballarat but we're thinking of you.
what's already covered and what's the $8,500 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. braille note-taker is the biggest at $8,000. Let me know if you want more detail.
Good luck, Amber. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 39 people at work. Love from Tel Aviv.
rooting for you, Amber. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
wishing you the best, Amber. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of San Jose.
Thinking of you and your family, Amber. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Kano