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Independence for Tawan: stair-climbing aid
Tawan needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,550.
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Tawan lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Bangkok Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,550.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Tawan 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 $2,550 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $2,400
• Fitting and training sessions: $55
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $75
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Shared this with my family. Greetings from Johannesburg.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tawan
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. stair-climbing aid is the biggest at $2,400. Good question.
Wishing you the best. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
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Stay strong. Hope you get there. Greetings from Kediri.
Stay strong, Waraporn. Hope this works out for you. Love from Haarlem.