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Maria needs a braille note-taker - help us make it happen
Maria needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,450.
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Maria lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Kyiv Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,450.
Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Maria could go to school independently. 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 $1,450 goes:
• braille note-taker: $1,300
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $105
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Stay strong, Roman. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Rio de Janeiro but we're thinking of you. Love from Rio de Janeiro.
Best of luck, Roman. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Kyiv.
Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Rawalpindi so I could bring a meal. All the best.