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Independence for Sharmila: powered wheelchair
Help Sharmila get a powered wheelchair so She can speak with the people around her.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,027 views
Sharmila lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Mumbai General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,000.
Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Sharmila could speak with the people around her. 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 $1,000 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $890
• Fitting and training sessions: $35
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $50
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thanks for sharing this, Lipi. Looking forward to the next update.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sharmila.
take care, Lipi. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Hope the doctors have good news. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Geelong.