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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Zoë in The Hague

A braille note-taker would give Zoë independence - we're $800 away.

🇳🇱 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands572 views
Marijke Schouten
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The Hague
Zoë lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at The Hague General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $800. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Zoë could join the school sports day. 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 $800 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $310 • Delivery and set-up: $145 • Fitting and training sessions: $345 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Marijke

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  • Is first-year servicing plan the biggest cost or is there more coming?

    • Marijke SchoutenOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. first-year servicing plan comes first ($310) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Wishing you peace, Marijke. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Niterói but we're thinking of you

    • Rooting for you, Marijke. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of The Hague

      • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest!

        • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Dar es Salaam

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