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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Long in St. Louis
A braille note-taker would give Long independence - we're $7,150 away.
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Long lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the St. Louis 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 $7,150.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Long 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $7,150 goes:
• braille note-taker: $6,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $200
• Delivery and set-up: $125
• First-year servicing plan: $325
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Sending strength, Hong. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of St. Louis.
Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of St. Louis.
Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Badagry.
sending good thoughts, Hong. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Sending strength, Hong. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of St. Louis.