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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Grayson in Albany

Help Grayson get a braille note-taker so He can speak with the people around him.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Albany, New York, United States5,948 views
Jacob G. Vazquez
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Albany
Grayson lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Albany 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 $7,750. His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Grayson could speak with the people around him. 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 $7,750 goes: โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $120 โ€ข braille note-taker: $7,250 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $380 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Jacob

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 30% funded and the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled.

  • Stefano Giuseppe De Angelis ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15
  • Amira Wafa Taha ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20

    โ€œGet well soon. - Luxorโ€

  • Aiden E. Knight ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Wyatt Cruz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Rochesterโ€

  • Natalie Alvarado ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Uche Jide Idowu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5
  • Okta Rahayu Rahman ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5

    โ€œThinking of you. Thought of Grayson all day after reading this. - Surabayaโ€

  • Maryam Malak Khalil ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $79
  • Minato Kudo ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $25
  • Gerald T. Tran ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $500
  • Quinn D. Bryant ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $74.50
  • Temitope Bukola Salami ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Dwi Nasution ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $15
  • Mukesh G. Prajapati ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Puja Farhana Sarker ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15
  • Serge Aubert ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • William M. Neal ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œBlessings. Hope the November deadline works out. - Jolietโ€

  • Fatima Zoya Ali ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $79.50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

Reviews

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  • Ricardo Josรฉ Vieira๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Brielle Reyes๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Nneka Fatima Alabi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Paisley S. Jackson๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

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

  • Rashed Shafiq Khatun๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Janet L. Watson๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

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

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  • Thinking of you, Jacob. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Faisalabad but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Albany.

    • Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Albany.

      • Hope it all works out, Jacob. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Albany.

        • So sorry you're going through this, Jacob. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Obuasi.

          • Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

            • Best of luck, Jacob. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

              • Thinking of you and your family, Jacob. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

                • Hope things get better soon, Jacob. Get well soon. Sent it to 23 people at work.

                  • Keep going, Jacob. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Tehuacรกn.

                    • Benjamin L. HarrisonPhoto verified

                      Sending love, Jacob. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Hamburg.

                      • sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Mendoza.

                        • hope things get better soon, Jacob. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

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