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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Janet in London
Janet needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,750.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom4,695 views
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at London General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,750.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. 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 $3,750 goes:
• braille note-taker: $3,200
• Fitting and training sessions: $155
• Delivery and set-up: $115
• First-year servicing plan: $280
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Janet
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Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
sending good thoughts, Janet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Dar es Salaam.
Best of luck, Janet. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. All the best!
Hope it all works out, Janet. Looking forward to the next update
stay strong, Janet. Hope you get there. Thinking of London
Sending good thoughts, Janet. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Blessings.