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Isha needs a braille note-taker - help us make it happen

Isha needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $550.

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Chinmay R. Sheth
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Mumbai
Isha lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Mumbai 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 $550. Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Isha could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $550 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $50 • braille note-taker: $470 • Delivery and set-up: $30 Thanks for being kind about this.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Chinmay

  1. Quick update: $150 raised so far (27%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($150 in total) the plan for braille note-taker is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Rekha K. Luthra🇮🇳Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Vladimir Boris Polyakov🇷🇺Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Soledad R. Ochoa🇺🇸Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Rohan H. Tripathi

    Sending good thoughts, Chinmay. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

    • Débora Regina NunesQuestionPhoto verified

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isha

      • Chinmay R. ShethOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. fitting and training sessions comes first ($50) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.

    • Addison F. Duncan

      You're not alone, Chinmay. Wishing Isha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Paris

      • Theo Pfeiffer

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best!

        • Ting Tan

          Sending strength, Chinmay. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

          • Samuel Joseph Lubega

            thanks for sharing this, Chinmay. This could happen to any of us. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

            • Teresita F. Valdez

              hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

              $191.50 raised of $550

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