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

Jacob needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,100.

🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom792 views

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Jacob lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Belfast Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,100. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Jacob 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 $3,100 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $155 • Delivery and set-up: $120 • braille note-taker: $2,825 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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Updates from Lillian

Good news. Because of your gifts ($374 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. - Lillian

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