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Micah needs a braille note-taker - help us make it happen
Micah needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,050.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Gatineau Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,050.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $4,050 goes:
• braille note-taker: $3,450
• Fitting and training sessions: $280
• Delivery and set-up: $95
• First-year servicing plan: $225
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Micah
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Stay strong, Micah. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Sending strength. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Ciudad de México but we're thinking of you.
Wishing you peace. Get well soon. We're a small family in Munich but we're thinking of you.
You're not alone. Wishing Micah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thinking of you, Micah. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Gatineau.
Keep going, Micah. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Bekasi
Keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Kanpur.