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Independence for Wendy: cochlear implant processor upgrade

Help Wendy get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

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Wendy D. Zimmerman
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Sydney
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at the Sydney Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,100. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $6,100 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $155 • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $5,750 • First-year servicing plan: $195 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Wendy
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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  • Everly K. Caldwell

    Thanks for sharing this, Wendy. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

    • John Paul E. Fernandez

      You're not alone, Wendy. Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

      • Madeline R. Johnson

        Best of luck, Wendy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Latina.

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