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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Paulo in Guarulhos
A braille note-taker would give Paulo independence - we're $1,550 away.
🇧🇷 Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil773 views
Paulo lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Guarulhos 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 $1,550.
His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Paulo 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 $1,550 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $75
• braille note-taker: $1,400
• Fitting and training sessions: $75
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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- Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $10
“Small amount but sent with love. - Gulu”
- Châu Loan Do 🇻🇳 · $100
- Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $10
- Habib Mahin Mahmud 🇮🇳 · $20
- Isabel Cecilia Pangilinan 🇵🇭 · $10
“Thought of Paulo all day after reading this.”
- Saki Yokoyama 🇯🇵 · $20
“Only $20 but hope it helps. - Tokyo”
- Christian König 🇩🇪 · $10
- Tiago Manoel Rodrigues 🇧🇷 · $10
- Maryam Amna Tarar 🇵🇰 · $20
“From my family to yours. I'm in Karachi, thinking of you.”
- Ishita C. Rawat 🇮🇳 · $80
- Eunice Mercy Kyagulanyi 🇺🇬 · $25
- Adewale Sani Eze 🇳🇬 · $14
- Kamran Khalid Lodhi 🇵🇰 · $15
- Kiprop Karanja Omondi 🇰🇪 · $10
- Alok F. Prajapati 🇮🇳 · $21
“All the best. Thought of Paulo all day after reading this.”
- Miguel A. Gutiérrez 🇲🇽 · $25
“Hang in there. From Tlaquepaque with love.”
- Shuvo Hasan Howlader 🇮🇳 · $50
“Keep your head up. I'm in Mangaluru, thinking of you.”
- Heloísa Sandra Dantas 🇧🇷 · $25
- Francois B. Steyn 🇿🇦 · $5
“Good luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - East London”
- Heather Willis 🇬🇧 · $52
“Hang in there. I'm in Newcastle upon Tyne, thinking of you.”
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how is Paulo doing now?
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Narayanganj this morning
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Guarulhos!
Thank you. If you're in Guarulhos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending strength, Josiane. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick
thinking of you. Wishing Paulo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you